Virginia Key Lackey

Virginia Clara Key Lackey, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Virginia was born on May 7, 1931, to the late William Key and Mima Lee Reynolds Key in Wilkes County, NC.

She married Kenneth B. Lackey on July 2, 1952, they were together until his passing in 2009. Virginia was a long-time member of Oakland Presbyterian Church in Statesville. She was a Sunday school teacher and involved in Cub Scouts. She also enjoyed being a Sales Rep. for Avon and Stanley home products.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mima Key; her husband, Kenneth B. Lackey; granddaughter, Brooke Lackey; four brothers; and one sister.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Kenneth B. Lackey (Pam) of Mooresville, C. Bradley Lackey (Carol) of Statesville, and J. Scott Lackey (Lauren) of Statesville; daughter, Leslie J. Lackey of Statesville; her grandchildren, Kyle, Erica, Tria, Amber, Tyler, Allison, and Cameron; her great-grandchildren, Alex, Lana, Emily, Carson, Conrad, Serenity, Kaleb; and her sister, Mary K. Royal.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, May 15, 2023, at Oakland Presbyterian Church with Reverend Steven Snipes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will follow the funeral services in Oakwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Nicholson funeral Home has the honor of serving the family. Cemetery Details





Oakwood Cemetery







114 Oakwood Rd

Statesville, NC 28677



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Statesville, NC 28677



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Statesville, NC 28677



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Oakwood Cemetery

114 Oakwood Rd

Statesville, NC 28677



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