Linda Kay Key Adams

Mrs. Linda Kay Key Adams, age 71, of Celina, TN, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery in Alpine, TN.

She was born on February 19, 1955, in Celina, TN to the late James Armel and Maggie Lee (Conner) Key. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Smith; siblings, Willie Cordell Key, Kenneth Key, Ina Sloan, Dean Sells, and Elizabeth Griffin; and nephews, Adah Gravens, Gary Key, and Randy Cantrell

Linda loved to talk on the phone, sometimes calling people and chatting for hours. She really enjoyed it when people would visit her to talk. She liked working in flowers when she able. Her favorite hobby was shopping and finding good deals.

Linda loved the Lord and wanted to pray with others. She was a member of the Celina First Baptist Church.

She is survived by sons, Joe Smith and Jamie Neal; daughter, Amy Keys; 4 grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Karen Traughver, Wanda Hummel, Brenda Gravens, Billy Dale Hummel, Page Gravens, William Hesson, Amanda West, CJ West, and Kendra Crowder; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made toward funeral expenses.

The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Linda Kay Key Adams.