Mrs. Bernetta Key Trammell, age 88, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born the fifth child to Martin and Denia Key on April 12, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 37 years, Rev. William Clyde Trammell; siblings, Roy Key, Virginia Key (Cleve) Underwood, Johnie Key, Hertis Key, Ellon Key McClellan, Kert Key, Phil Key, Charles Key, and Chick Key; and sister-in-law, Ruth Trammell Cash-Patterson.Her life truly speaks for itself, as she led others by her own example. She did not have educational degrees of the world, but she had a much 'higher' education. After her husband passed away in 1986, Bernetta learned to drive and earned her driver's license. It was at that time she began volunteering to deliver 'Meals on Wheels' and continued to do so for 21 years. Volunteering filled her heart with joy as she served others. She travelled extensively visiting grandchildren and other family members. She enjoyed her garden and providing family and friends with vegetables. Her yard was always immaculate. Her flowers were her joy. She enjoyed attending revivals throughout the area, many times taking along friends, young and old. She made new friends everywhere she went. She greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and sparkling blue eyes. Bernetta is survived by three children, Joyce (Dennis) Dillinger, William Melvin (Donna) Trammell, and Marcia (Gary) Cochran. She had twelve grandchildren. Joyce's children are Donna (Bill) Bogardus, Cindy (Cole) Howe, and Michael (Tifanni) Watkins; Melvin's children are Casey (Cristi) Trammell, Nick (Erica) Trammell, and Sam Trammell, and Marcia's children are Eric (Dawn) Cochran, Tracy (Christina) Cochran, and Greg (Lynn) Cochran. She had twenty-three great-grandchildren and another on the way and four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Diane (Johnny) Pinson; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Trammell (Richard) Tata. A multitude of nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. The family would like to specially thank the faculty and staff of Pruitt Health Care for the excellent care given to Bernetta while residing in their facility for the past four and a half years and to Adult Day Health prior to that.Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home in Blue Ridge with Rev. Jerry Banks and Rev. Billy Cantrell officiating. Music was provided by the Mount Moriah Church Choir. Interment followed in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Gilmer County, GA. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Friday, September 07, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Saturday, September 08, 2018 11:00 AM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions