Celebrating the life of
Coralie Hinely Kelly
Passed away on January 06, 2016
Coralie Hinely Kelly, 93, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 under the care of Iredell County Hospice at Brian Center in Mooresville, NC. She was born in Savannah on September 25, 1922 to the late Violet Kessler Hinely and Lionel Earl Hinely. She was married for 70 years to William Lloyd Kelly, Jr. of Savannah, a WWII veteran. Having worked for five years as a young secretary for two insurance businesses, Coralie was a homemaker who was active in organizations in which her three children participated, as well as Calvary Baptist and later Bull Street Baptist churches. She was a pink lady volunteer at Candler Hospital for 25 years, a charter member of Habersham Garden Club, and a volunteer at Savannah Convalescent Home. Coralie was a devout Christian, a friend to many, and a devoted wife and mother. Widowed while living at John-Wesley Assisted Living, she moved to NC where her daughter, Betty J. Yarbrough (John), lives. She is also survived by her sons, William E. Kelly (Sandra) of Martinez, GA and John C. Kelly (Donna) of West Palm Beach, FL, her sisters Hazel Carter of Winter Park, FL and Martha DeWald (Charles) of Decatur, GA, three grandchildren, Stan Yarbrough, Craig Yarbrough (Laura), and Catherine Cochran (Austin) and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, January 8, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Hodgson Chapel, with Reverend Earnie Pirkle and Reverend Bill Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Savannah. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Kelly's passing. Although I only knew her as a child attending Calvary Baptist Church and through my mother, Mary Alsten Johnson, I always found her to be a very sweet lady. She was a bridesmaid in my mother's wedding when she married my dad, Jesse L. Johnson. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family.
- Judie Johnson Boaen, Savannah, Ga
Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom when you all were students at Charles Ellis. She was a special lady and I am sorry to say we lost contact in later years. I'll always remember her sweet smile. Betty Goff
- Betty Goff, Savannah, Ga.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Kelly's passing. Although I only knew her as a child attending Calvary Baptist Church and through my mother, Mary Alsten Johnson, I always found her to be a very sweet lady. She was a bridesmaid in my mother's wedding when she married my dad, Jesse L. Johnson. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family.
- Judie Johnson Boaen, Savannah, Ga
Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom when you all were students at Charles Ellis. She was a special lady and I am sorry to say we lost contact in later years. I'll always remember her sweet smile. Betty Goff
- Betty Goff, Savannah, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
