Julia E. Keyes

Julia "Julie" Elizabeth Keyes, 69, of Cottondale died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. Born in Long Branch, NJ, Mrs. Keyes was a former resident of Red Bank, NJ, and had resided in Jackson County since 1978. She was a retired Information Specialist with the State of Florida. She and her husband, Robert, are the former owners of Bob & Julie's Friendly Video and Game Room in Cottondale. A devoted member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, was in the ladies group and was a Minister of Holy Communion. Julie was an avid reader, writer, and gardener. She was well loved by all who knew her. She will be loved and missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcalde Navarro and Julia Elizabeth Albert Brandon. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Robert "Bob" Keyes, Jr. of Cottondale; one son Robert "Bud" Keyes, III and wife Carole of Parkville, MD; one daughter, Kristine "Kris" Gray and husband Rhondon of Cottondale; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four brothers, John Brandon and wife Janice, Bruce Brandon, David Brandon and wife Cindy all of NJ, Alcalde Brandon and wife Chung of Arizona; two sisters, Ethel Brandon of NJ and Monica Weader of Atlanta, GA. Funeral Mass will be recited at 11 am Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Fr. George Sammut reciting. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sunny Hills with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 10 am till Mass Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. Anne's Catholic Church.