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Madelyn Carol Keys, affectionately known as "Matt", was born on March 27, 1948, at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital in New York. She was the oldest child of her beloved parents; mother, Inez Conyers; and father, Robert Conyers with three siblings; Sonny, Diane, and Vanessa. Madelyn passed away on November 25, 2024, at the age of 76, in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was there, that she spent about two decades of her life including her final years surrounded by loved ones.

Madelyn graduated from Wingate High School in Brooklyn, New York, then attended New York City Technical College where she studied architecture. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl Keys. She was a devoted mother to her children Kaseen, Carolyn, Denise and Kenya. Her children would later bless her with the greatest gift of being a Grandmother and that role she cherished. She was an easy person to talk to and maintained a special relationship with her children and grandchildren.

Madelyn lived a vibrant life characterized by her spiritual personality and outspoken nature, love for dancing and active lifestyle. In her younger years, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends also traveling as she was an avid handball player with her partner Simmy. Madelyn worked at New York State Insurance Fund until she retired. There she made many friends and maintained good friendships.

Madelyn was a good host and enjoyed hosting gatherings at her home, card games, cooking, or just entertaining family and friends. She was a great cook and maintained the family Thanksgiving tradition (her favorite holiday) and birthdays. She also liked to play her SuSu. Matt displayed an infectious smile, always there for emotional support and sound advice. What an awesome mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend we had in Matt!

Madelyn leaves behind, to cherish her memory, a loving family who will miss her dearly. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Keys, Denise Keys and Kenya Keys; sister, Vanessa Hailey Olton; grandchildren, Kaseen Woods, Iuana Simpkins, Carl Keys, King Keys, Clyde Keys, Dominique Williams, Messiah Miguel, Malik Keys, Elijah Miguel, Isaiah Keys, Kasheima Keys, Daven Guevara, Aminah Keys, Kianni Morgan, Maiesha Keys and Matthew Halyard; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends; daughter in law, Juanita Keys; brother in law, Richard Olton; and son in law, Keith Miguel. Preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Robert Conyers; brother, Sonny Conyers; sister, Diane Conyers and son, Kaseen Keys.

Madelyn's legacy as a vibrant, loving, and caring individual will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her. We are forever grateful for the support, knowledge and love she gave to all of us. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU!!