AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Brenda Key Thompson, 65, of Augusta, Georgia passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 after a short stay in Thomson Manor Nursing Facility. Brenda was a Christian woman who loved her Lord and Savior and family with all her heart. She was a member of New Horizon Church of God. Brenda enjoyed her time at the nursing home, known as the life of the party enjoying bingo, games and activities. She is survived by her mother, Frances Elizabeth Key; three sons, Robert Thompson of Augusta, D'Wayne (Tonya) Thompson of Macon, Bruce Thompson of Macon; four sisters, Joyce (Bobby) Hadden of Blythe, Estelle (Raymond) Fendley of Thomson, Annette (Keelin) Irby of Augusta and Carolyn (David) Jones of Augusta; three brothers, P. Curtis (Elaine) Key, Jr. of Panama City, FL, Daniel (Linda) Key of Martinez, Joseph (Rosemary) Key of North Augusta, SC; and several grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Knapp, father, Postell C. Key, Sr and her oldest brother, John S. Key. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Lumpkin Road Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2PM Friday, New Horizon Church of God with Pastors David Jones, Anthony Irby, James McCollum and Floyd McComb officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tim Key, Wesley Jones, Frank Bedenbaugh, Harry Cosnahan, Jr., Daniel Key and Brandon Key.