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Celebrating the life of
Louise Kelly
December 18, 1938 - October 20, 2019
Louise S. Kelly, 80, died October 20, 2019, at home under the care of Compassus Hospice Savannah. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was born December 18, 1938, in Savannah, GA and lived in Savannah most of her life before moving to Charlotte, NC for 14 years. She then moved to Jacksonville, FL where she resided for 10 years before returning to Savannah. She attended Beach High School.
She was a baker and cook for the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education and also worked as a professional caterer. Her hobbies were cooking, baking, sewing, decorating and hair styling. She loved life and enjoyed showing hospitality and making people happy. She was also very comical. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on August 26, 1966 and remained faithful until her death.
She was proceeded in death by her husband of 28 years, Horace Kelly, Sr., her father, Edward Russ, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Marion Russ of Jacksonville, FL; her mother, Ollie Mae Sanders of Savannah, GA; her three sisters, Alfreda Sanders Coleman and Geneva Sanders Lourick both of Savannah, GA, and Francis Russ Knox of Jacksonville, FL; and a niece, Annie Marie Jackson, who was like a sister.
She is survived by her children, Michael B. Kelly (Doretha), Horace L, Kelly, Jr. (Sharon), Cheryl A. Lawrence (John Sr.), Marjorie Harris (Leonard Harris, Jr.), and Lisa M. McKnight (Garth); 12 grandchildren; 20 great-children; and a special friend from childhood, Adelle Gardener, who was instrumental in aiding her into an accurate knowledge of God’s word the Bible.
She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4869 Old Louisville Rd., Garden City, GA 31408.
My condolences to the Kelly family, I had the wonderful privilege of knowing Sis. Kelly she was such a beautiful,kindhearted,elegant and spiritual sister who put Jehovah first and foremost in her life! She will be missed dearly! Patiently awaiting the time when death will be no more neither will pain nor sickness. Rev. 21:4 Please continue to rely on Jehovah, the God of comfort during this difficult time! We will continue keeping you all in my prayers! Love you all, the Moran family?
- Denise Moran & family, Jacksonville, FL
Hey Family you all are in my prayers so sorry to hear about yourlovely Mother love you All
- Deb, Savannah, Ga
Hey Family you all are in my prayers so sorry to hear about yourlovely Mother love you All
- Deb, Savannah, Ga
You'll see in my prayers. Love you my family
- Ella Jones, Savannah ga, Ga
My deepest condolences and prayers goes out to the wonderful family and friends. Sooo sorry for such a wonderful loss. It was such a privilege getting to know Mrs Kelly and enjoy her great company and excellent food. Especially her potato salad. She will most definitely be missed. Looking forward to embracing her Physically along with many other loved ones who has fallen asleep in death. Very soon the deceased will answer Jesus call to come out of their grave. John 5 verses 28 & 29.
- Yola Prejean , Pearland , Tx
My condolences to the Kelly family, I had the wonderful privilege of knowing Sis. Kelly she was such a beautiful,kindhearted,elegant and spiritual sister who put Jehovah first and foremost in her life! She will be missed dearly! Patiently awaiting the time when death will be no more neither will pain nor sickness. Rev. 21:4 Please continue to rely on Jehovah, the God of comfort during this difficult time! We will continue keeping you all in my prayers! Love you all, the Moran family?
- Denise Moran & family, Jacksonville, FL
Hey Family you all are in my prayers so sorry to hear about yourlovely Mother love you All
- Deb, Savannah, Ga
Hey Family you all are in my prayers so sorry to hear about yourlovely Mother love you All
- Deb, Savannah, Ga
You'll see in my prayers. Love you my family
- Ella Jones, Savannah ga, Ga
My deepest condolences and prayers goes out to the wonderful family and friends. Sooo sorry for such a wonderful loss. It was such a privilege getting to know Mrs Kelly and enjoy her great company and excellent food. Especially her potato salad. She will most definitely be missed. Looking forward to embracing her Physically along with many other loved ones who has fallen asleep in death. Very soon the deceased will answer Jesus call to come out of their grave. John 5 verses 28 & 29.
- Yola Prejean , Pearland , Tx
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
