Elise Wendall Key, 57, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her residence. Born on May 12, 1960, in Williamsburg, she was a daughter of the late Grant Edward Key, Jr. and Barbra Ann Dowdy Key. Elise received her Bachelor's Degree from Lynchburg College. She was an Assistant Office Manager for County Waste in Lynchburg and attended Holy Cross Catholic Church. She is survived by two siblings, Grant E. Key III and his wife, Carol, of Lynchburg and Barbara Sherrill Key of Williamsburg; her network of close friends who became family; and two special canine friends, Sinatra and Pepper. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018, at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 710 Clay Street, Lynchburg, by the Rev. Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502, or your local animal shelter. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory 434-239-2405 is assisting the friends. Memories and thoughts may be shared at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com