Mary Delores

Keyes

Mary Delores Keyes, 88, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at Liberty Healthcare and Rehab in Raleigh, NC. Born on December 6, 1937, in Fredericksburg, VA., she was the oldest daughter of the late Perry and Eliza (Bumbrey) Williams.

She was a Fredericksburg native and retired from a successful 33-year career with Richmond Public Schools, where she served in multiple teaching and guidance counseling positions. She loved spending quality time with her family, children, and grandchildren; traveling, gardening, playing games, and attending and serving in her local childhood church, Shiloh Old Site (Fredericksburg), and Ebenezer Baptist Church (Richmond) and serving her community. She was a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Surviving are two sons Rodney Keyes (Vicki) and Kirk Keyes (Chimi); four cherished grandchildren Nia Keyes-Scott (Chris), Ashley Keyes-Stewart (Jeremy) and Camden and  Kai Keyes; great-grandson, Henry Keyes; sister Joyce Gray; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026 followed by the family receiving friends from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street and where the "Ivy Beyond The Wall Ceremony" will be conducted by the Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, September 18 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at 3 P.M.