Joanne C. Kelley's Obituary
Joanne C. Kelley of Memphis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, at age 82. Joanne, a faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, is survived by James Raymond Kelley, her husband of 60 years, and three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. A native of Chicago, Joanne eventually settled with her family in Memphis, where she graduated from Treadwell High School and attended Memphis State University. Joanne greatly valued her many lifelong friendships, including classmates from high school and sorority sisters from college. She was a member for more than 50 years at Colonial Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and was involved in women’s ministry. Joanne will be greatly missed by her family and dear friends, who rejoice over her homecoming with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by funeral services at 10 a.m., Monday, April 22 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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