Irdell Key Obituary (1955 - 2022) - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Irdell Key came into this world on July 9, 1955, to Orvell Williams and Birdie Blue in the village of Harlem, NY. Irdell who quickly became Deedee to all who knew her was a fun-loving child who enjoyed being around her older siblings. She greatly enjoyed traveling "South" to visit family and would reminisce frequently about her adventures. Deedee was educated in the NYC Public Schools where from all accounts she was an excellent student. Deedee loved to look good and her interest in fashion and designing clothes, led her to choose the High School of Fashion Industries. As she matured, she developed an interest in business, so she transferred to Morris High School in the Bronx, NY for her Senior year. After earning her High School Diploma from Morris High School, Irdell took a course in banking. This endeavor would lead her to Bankers Trust Company where she began work as a Bank Teller. Over the years Deedee advanced through the ranks, she endured corporate takeovers, name changes and location changes while maintaining complete professionalism. After over thirty years with the company Deedee retired to spend more time doing the things, she loved with those she loved. In September of 1983 Irdell married Larry Key. Among the many things they enjoyed doing together the two enjoyed a love of travel and they took many trips during their time together. On January 14, 1986, Irdell and Larry welcomed their only child Jonthan Lawrence Key. Jonathan was the apple of his moms eye, and she LOVED all things, Jonathan. However, the JOY of Deedees life were her grandchildren. She often remarked how the children filled her heart with so much love and joy. Juelz, Joey and Bella held a special place in Deedees heart, and she would tell anyone who would listen all about them. She loved doting on them and in return they showered her with attention and love. You would often find Juelz spending time at his grandmothers home, and he was a constant companion when she went to New York to visit family. Deedee loved to shop and saw a good deal as a victory. She loved to plan Black Friday excursions and she made more than one run to the midnight Black Friday at the outlets often with her equally enthusiastic sisters and niece in tow. Deedee also enjoyed the theatre and loved to see plays on Broadway. Deedee and her sisters shared a love of reading and would often pass books to one another and talk about them during family gatherings. Deedees home was the hub for her family, and she hosted many family dinners and celebrations. On Tuesday January 25, 2022, surrounded by family, Irdell Key departed this life. She is now gone from this world; however, she will never be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Irdell was proceeded in death by her Parents Orvell Williams and Birdie Blue; her Beloved son Jonathan Key; her sisters Sandra Jones and Arah Blue; and her nephews Ronald Blue, and Adrian Blue. Deedee leaves to mourn her Husband Larry Key; her grandchildren, Juelz Key, Rashaun "Joey" Cubero and Bella Cubero and their mother Shameeka; her siblings Larry and Denise Blue and Arlene Blue, Nephews, Shane Blue, Lawrence Blue, and Lavelle Blue; nieces Sharmin Jones and Amelia Blue; grand-nieces Elyssa and Shion; grand-nephews Adrian. Jayden and Javion. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 5, 2022 at 4:00pm at the Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607. Memorial Service Saturday, February 5, 2022 4:00 PM Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607