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Doreatha Dean Key, 81, also known as “Granny” to her loved ones, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022 at home in Brownfield, TX surrounded by family. She left this earth to walk in the Heavenly Garden exactly 14 years to the day after her beloved Sammy passed. Doreatha was born on June 14, 1940 to the late Woodrow and Loree May in Pittsburg, California. She moved with her family to Gomez, TX in 1950 where they farmed. Doreatha attended high school at Brownfield High School where she participated in FHA, Choir, and was on the library staff before graduating in 1958. Doreatha married Sammy Key August 26, 1958 in Brownfield, TX; they were married 3 months shy of 50 years before his passing. They lived in Lubbock a couple years before moving to Gomez and farming for Doreatha’s Dad for 14 years, finally laying down roots in Brownfield during 1970. Doreatha worked various jobs throughout the years such as Shook Tire, Key Tire, Jack Hamilton Tire & Bayless Jewelry before taking a job for AAI Foster- Grant in 1992 as a supervisor. She worked for them until she retired to take care of Sammy. Her hobbies included oil painting and collecting over 4000 Hot Wheels. Doreatha had a servant heart expecting nothing in return, she loved everyone with a full heart and open arms. You always knew you were welcome and guaranteed a meal at Granny & Grandads house. She loved her family deeply and cherished her friendships. She leaves behind an abundance of beautiful memories and was an exemplar wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and “Granny”. Her legacy thrives though she will be deeply missed. Doreatha is preceded in death by her parents, husband Sammy Key, granddaughter Nikki Cruz, son-in-law Ross Byrd, brother-in-law Gene Blake, Tress Key & sister-in-law “Jerry” Edwards. Doreatha is survived by her daughter Robbie Byrd of Wichita Falls; two sons Russell Key, Ricky Key and wife Sherry all of Brownfield; 19 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren with 3 more on the way. She is also survived by her sister Doreen Kluck and her husband Dennis of Deer Lodge, MT; sister-in-law Glenna Cason and her husband Kenneth of Shallowater; Deanie Thomas and husband Tommy of Lubbock; brother-in-law Larry Blake and wife Linda of Arlington. The family would thank Dr. Hord and Dr. Chebib along with Interim Hospice of Brownfield, especially Sylvia & Jessica. Also, a heartwarming thanks to Rusty, Trina and April for tending to our dear Granny during this difficult stage in her life. Graveside services to be held at a later date under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home. The family suggests donations be made to the Children’s Home of Lubbock, P O Box 2824, Lubbock TX 79408 www.childshome.org/giving
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Controversial changes are coming to the United States Border Policy. The change will be monumental and redefine the current state of our southern border. Brownfield News and Brownfieldonline.com are sending reporter Justin Pollock to cover the situation first hand. Title 42 is set to end May 23rd. Title 42 is a public health policy that allowed migrants to be expelled from the country because of Covid 19 health concerns. When that policy is removed migrants will have greater access to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas is expecting as many as 18,000 migrants to cross the southern border per day once the policy is lifted. Please stay tuned to Brownfieldonline.com for outstanding video coverage and articles regarding the situation on the border.
Read moreEvery year, a silent killer threatens more American lives than cigarette smoking and opioid addiction combined. It lurks behind premature deaths attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, Covid-19, and obesity.
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Members of Brownfield Middle School and High School band collaborated in one final performace of the school year Thursday night. The Brownfield ISD Band Spectacular was held in the Brownfield Middle School gym and highlighted the talent of all BISD bands to those who attended.
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The Brownfield Kendrick Memorial Library is hosting a special summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities” this year. The library is decorated with the theme of ocean adventures. An octopus made with a balloon head and streamers for tentacles hangs from the library ceiling.
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The summer is here, and fun times await. At its regular meeting the City Council proved to be hard at work organizing funds for many new projects, events, and scholarships. “Our revenue is starting to increase now that we’re in the summer months-when we have great utility sales,” said City Manager Jeff Davis.
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Brownfield ISD has seen great success with its FFA program. “We have doubled in numbers this year. At this time last year we had just over 100 student members in FFA. This year we have 224 student members,” said a Brownfield ISD FFA teacher. Students enrolled in the FFA program can compete in leadership development events(LDE’s). Those events “focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, interviewing, communication, and their knowledge of agriculture.” Many students received awards for LDE’s at the FFA banquet. Along with LDE’s the Brownfield FFA had a very successful stock show. In market pigs Brownfield FFA won either Breed/Reserve Breed in 5 out of 8 breeds. In market lambs Brownfield won and reserved two breeds. Students work extremely hard everyday feeding and training their show projects. Brownfield FFA members could also compete in career development events (CDE’s). CDE’s focus is on everything from communications to AG mechanics, from livestock to cotton. The FFA banquet was a big success. Many students were awarded. For the full list of award winners and pictures please visit Brownfieldonline.com.
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