Yvonne Sue Key

Yvonne Sue Key, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles and Mary Christensen.

Yvonne was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving daughters, Melissa Key and Jennifer Atchison; her cherished grandchildren, Amanda Lane and Cooper Atchison; and her supportive son-in-law, Brad Atchison. She is also survived by her siblings, Michael and Lisa.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Key, and her partner, Fred Abbott. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Sally, Nancy, Barbara, and Mark, as well as her parents.

Yvonne enjoyed a fulfilling career with CSX Railroad and later at Epping Forest Yacht Club before retiring. She had a passion for travel, especially with her sister Barbara and her partner Fred. A woman of deep faith, she was a member of Fruit Cove Baptist Church and found comfort and community there.

Yvonne will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery alongside her husband, Ronald. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Yvonne’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.