Mildred Jeanette Pilkinton Key

Mildred Jeanette Pilkinton Key, 92, of Norman Park, died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Pruitt Health-Moultrie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Siniard officiating. Interment will follow at Omega City Cemetery. Chan Layson, Matt McClure, Ian McClure, Matt Key, Luke Key, Tyler Key and Colt Key will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born on March 28, 1934, in Tift County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Floyd Pilkinton and Maude Lee Puckett Pilkinton. Mrs. Key was a member of First Baptist Church of Norman Park, where her faith was an important part of her life. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who retired from Swift and Company after many years of service. Following her retirement, she also worked at Friedlander's Department Store, where she enjoyed serving customers and building lasting friendships.

Above all else, Mrs. Key treasured her family. She found her greatest joy in spending time with those she loved, creating cherished memories, and offering her love, encouragement, and support.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Ansel Key; brothers, William Floyd Pilkinton, Jr. and Herman Pilkinton; sisters, Aurie Pilgram, Odell Sumner, and Floydine Stephens.

She is survived by sons, Mickey Neal Key and wife Bobbie of Norman Park and Daniel Wayne Key and wife Mary of Greensboro; grandchildren, Matthew Neal Key and wife Amy of Moultrie, Lucas Whitney Key of Norman Park, Jenny Ruth Key Layson and husband Chan of Greensboro, and Rachel Marie Key McClure and husband Matt of Watkinsville; great grandchildren, Tyler Neal Key, Ansley Lane Key, Abigal Nicole Key, Colton Whitney Key, Lily Jane McClure, Ian Richard McClure, Elsie Ruth McClure, Sadie Ruth Layson, and Charlie Holmes Layson.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.