Celebrating the life of
Marcheta O
December 13, 1952 - May 19, 2016
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Marcheta B. O’Kelley, 63, died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Coastal Carolina Hospital after a short illness. She was born December 13, 1952 in Demorest, GA to the late Ellis Robert and Violet Webb Ballew. Marcheta attended Westley Monumental United Methodist Church. She began her working career with Gainesville College, then worked in Washington, DC for Congressman Ed Jenkins as a Congressional staff member. After moving back to the Savannah area, she worked for over 22 years with Gulfstream Aerospace, retiring as the Director of Contract Management. After retirement from Gulfstream she worked in the Development office at Palmetto Bluff as the assistant to the chief executive officer.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Ballew and Reid Ballew.
Surviving are her husband, Robert V. O’Kelley of Bluffton, SC, daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Ronny Kittle of Athens, GA, two grandsons, Judson Kittle of Athens, GA and Zachary Kittle and his wife Callie of Charlotte, NC. Also surviving are her sister, Ramona Stowe of Demorest, GA, sister-in-law, Zebbie Ballew of Cornelia, GA, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Dr. Ben Martin officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to the Palmetto Animal League, 56 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, SC 29936 or the American Cancer Society.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Robert: so sorry to hear about the passing of Marcheta. I worked with her many many years ago at Gulfstream. She was Brown Pinkston's Sec. & I was Sec. to Jack Norton. Pls let us know if we can do anything for you.
- evelyn kessler, springfield, ga
Dear Bob and family, We are stunned and saddened to hear of Marcheta's sudden passing. May GOD Bless You and comfort you during this difficult time. Trust that the love and fond memories you shared will live in your heart eternally. Our deepest sympathy.
- Jack and Patty Burke, Wilmington, DE
"Uncle" Robert, Terri, and family, our most sincere thoughts are with you. So sudden and soon is this loss of Our Dear Marcheta: a superlative Lady; graceful, generous, thoughtful, purposeful, and exceedingly funny. No one could run the show or cook so well as she!
- Pamela LaCourse (Susan's daughter) along with Chris, Aaron and Dylan LaCourse, Pleasanton, CA
Just received Bob's email regarding the tragic loss of Marcheta. We so loved being with her and Bob at our Navy gatherings. So warm and bright and cheerful; she always made any event better. Although we did not get to be together often, we treasure those occasions. May God bless and keep you.
- Judy and Clindon Norris , Huntsville , AL
God bless you Robert, and all of your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss her along with you and cherish all the precious memories. love, Jerry & Ginny
- Jerry & Ginny Edenfield, Lake Worth, FL
Dear Uncle Robert, Terri and family: Words cannot express our deepest condolences to you. Marcheta was a wonderful woman who brought a great deal of life and humor to everyone she knew. She will be truly missed. She is now in wonderful company with all who knew and loved her and heaven is blessed to have her in their company. Love to all.
- Jennifer Cave-Brown (Susan's daughter) and Larry Brown, Livermore, CA
Dear Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have known Marcheta for 20 years and she was a true friend and a wonderful person to know. My heart goes out to you. Marthi Sumner
- Marthi Sumner, Bluffton, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with my extended family in their time of need. I will greatly miss you, Aunt Marcheta. May you rest in peace in our loving Father's arms.
- Christie Nguyen and Children, Cornelia , Ga
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Marcheta and we graduated together. I loss touch after that, but a friend told me about her passing. May God comfort each of you at this sad time.
- Rachel Trotter, Alto, ga
Robert: so sorry to hear about the passing of Marcheta. I worked with her many many years ago at Gulfstream. She was Brown Pinkston's Sec. & I was Sec. to Jack Norton. Pls let us know if we can do anything for you.
- evelyn kessler, springfield, ga
Dear Bob and family, We are stunned and saddened to hear of Marcheta's sudden passing. May GOD Bless You and comfort you during this difficult time. Trust that the love and fond memories you shared will live in your heart eternally. Our deepest sympathy.
- Jack and Patty Burke, Wilmington, DE
"Uncle" Robert, Terri, and family, our most sincere thoughts are with you. So sudden and soon is this loss of Our Dear Marcheta: a superlative Lady; graceful, generous, thoughtful, purposeful, and exceedingly funny. No one could run the show or cook so well as she!
- Pamela LaCourse (Susan's daughter) along with Chris, Aaron and Dylan LaCourse, Pleasanton, CA
Just received Bob's email regarding the tragic loss of Marcheta. We so loved being with her and Bob at our Navy gatherings. So warm and bright and cheerful; she always made any event better. Although we did not get to be together often, we treasure those occasions. May God bless and keep you.
- Judy and Clindon Norris , Huntsville , AL
God bless you Robert, and all of your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss her along with you and cherish all the precious memories. love, Jerry & Ginny
- Jerry & Ginny Edenfield, Lake Worth, FL
Dear Uncle Robert, Terri and family: Words cannot express our deepest condolences to you. Marcheta was a wonderful woman who brought a great deal of life and humor to everyone she knew. She will be truly missed. She is now in wonderful company with all who knew and loved her and heaven is blessed to have her in their company. Love to all.
- Jennifer Cave-Brown (Susan's daughter) and Larry Brown, Livermore, CA
Dear Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have known Marcheta for 20 years and she was a true friend and a wonderful person to know. My heart goes out to you. Marthi Sumner
- Marthi Sumner, Bluffton, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with my extended family in their time of need. I will greatly miss you, Aunt Marcheta. May you rest in peace in our loving Father's arms.
- Christie Nguyen and Children, Cornelia , Ga
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Marcheta and we graduated together. I loss touch after that, but a friend told me about her passing. May God comfort each of you at this sad time.
- Rachel Trotter, Alto, ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
