Maxie Carol Key

Maxie Carol Kinser Key, 86, of Franklin, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23rd. She will be greeted by her husband of 62 years to celebrate Christmas together this season.

Maxie was born on May 22, 1939 in Edmonson County to the late Carlos Kinser and the late Alma (Dalton) Kinser and was a longtime resident of Franklin, Kentucky where she called home for over 60 years. Maxie was preceded in death by a brother, Percy Kinser. Maxie leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and quiet strength.

Maxie is survived by her daughter Cindy Dickman( Mike ) of Louisville, Kentucky and her son Charles( Julie ) of Bowling Green, Kentucky. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Lillie Nugent (Jack), Maggie Dickman, Lucy Mills(Jake), Chloe Cline (Griffin), Charlie and Brady Key. Maxie’s children and her grandchildren were her greatest achievement in life.

Maxie was a devoted wife and partner to Lester who together built Key Oil company. Key Oil company started as a single gas station in 1962 where they both worked endless hours to make it the company it is today.

Lester may have been the idea person and the relationship builder of the operation, but the success in the business has always been from the true partnership that Maxie embodied in their marriage. Lester so often said all of this would not have been possible without Maxie by his side. Maxie will most importantly, be remembered as a woman of quiet strength, love and dedication to her family.

Maxie’s legacy of love will be remembered and her devotion to her husband Lester of 62 years, her commitment to her children, and her constant attention to her beloved grandchildren.

Maxie had a quiet strength about her and she was a loyal companion and trusted friend. She treasured her travels with so many of her friends over the years and visits and parties at their home. She always made their home a place her family & friends loved to be. Maxie loved a good sunset with a glass of wine in her hand, especially in Naples where she loved. She was a lover of all pets over the years, especially her cats Fred & Ginger that kept her company most recently.

The family would like to thank her caregivers Keesha Matthews, Tierra Gamble, Felicia Humphrey, Carlotta Pollard, & Sherba Price who took such wonderful care of Maxie in recent years.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Franklin Presbyterian Church, 201 North College Street in Franklin, KY. A Celebration of Life service will be held the same day, Monday, December 29th at 1:00 PM at the church. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Franklin Presbyterian Church or to Friends of the shelter. Envelopes will be provided at the church.