Celebrating the life of
Norma Jean Rogers Kelly
September 23, 1946 - December 08, 2011
Norma Jean Rogers Kelly, 65, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was born in Seattle, Washington on September 23, 1946, daughter of the late William "Bud" and Norma Rogers. She was a 1963 graduate of Savannah High School, Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and from Savannah State University with a Master of Business Administration. Mrs. Kelly was the Director of Surgical Services at Candler Hospital for twenty five years and served as Nurse Manager of the Surgery Center at Savannah Plastic Surgery. She was a communicant of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
She is survived by her husband of twenty five years, Michael J. Kelly of Brooklet; daughter, Tia T. Adkins and her husband, Larry of Pooler; brother, William L. "Bubba" Rogers, Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane of Savannah; sister, Carol E. Williams and her husband, Greg of Keller, TX; four grandchildren, Madison Burke, Kaitie Burke, Natalie Adkins and Andrew Adkins.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Dear Michael and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Norma Jean's death. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Mike and Celeste
- Michael and Celeste Houser, Savannah, GA
KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. If there anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me.
- Betty Lewis, Brunswick, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Norma Jean was warm, caring, personable & always made us feel at home & comfortable. We will certainly miss her. You & Norma Jean are in our thoughts & prayers.
- Jean Hamlin, longwood, FL
Norma was a remarkable woman that always smiled as she did for others. Not only was she my nurse manager for many years, she was my friend. My life has been blessed to have known her. Love you all. Nurse Nancy
- Nancy Meyer, Savannah, GA
Tia and family I know your hearts are heavy. Just know she will always be with you and watching over you. My heart and prayers are with you.
- Sandy Usher, Brooklet, GA
Oh Mikey, I am so sorry for your loss. What a great lady. She will be remembered for all of her thoughtfulness and caring and wonderful sense of humor.
- JoanENayGoggins, , GA
Tia, Larry & family, I am so sorry to hear that your Mom lost her battle with cancer.Hoping you can find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and will suffer no more. May God hold each of you in his arms and comfort you. Love, Aunt June
- June Boggs, Savannah, GA
Dear Michael, We were so saddened to hear the news about Norma Jean. She was a lovely person and brought joy to many, especially you. Our hearts are with you. God bless, The Caldwell's Debbie, Steve, Taylor & MaryKelly
- Debbie Caldwell, Lancaster, CA
Mike, I was so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. You know there is no more pain and suffering and that she is rejoicing in Heaven.
- Faye Farabee, Brunswick, GA
Mike, our thoughts and prayers go out to you on this difficult day. NJ was such a wonderful caring person and will be truly missed. We only got to know her the past 4 years but felt we shared a special bond as we fought this battle together. Your friends are here for you if you need anything. Know that NJ is in Heaven looking down upon us. Love Ken and Ellen Kane
- Ellen and Ken Kane, Springfield, GA
Mike and family - so sad to hear of Norma Jean's passing - a life cut short. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Skip Watson, Savannah, GA
Mike Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family, Norma Jean was such a vibrant, happy person, always smiling. She will be remembered by all of us. Much love Bill & Deborah
- Bill Wade, Savannah, GA
Mike, I wanted to say 'FINE YOU' but it doesn't sound right at this moment. But you will be,it just takes time.I want you to know Gwen and I share your grief and you're in our prayers.Please extend our condolences to all of Norma Jean's family. Wish I could be there 'old Buddy'. Larry.
- Larry and Gwen Segars, Demorest, GA
Mike-Bob and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and Norma Jean's family. She was truly a very special caring lady and she will be so missed. When I picture her I see the smile she always shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Bob and Janice
- Bob and Janice Miller, Brunswick, GA
Dear Mike, I only knew Norma Jean a short time, but felt her warmth, joy and generous spirit with each meeting. We are all here such a brief time. As the Psalmist so beautifully said it, 'I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever'.
- Rhonda Harris, Gallatin, TN
Dear Mike and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Norma Jean.Please accept our sincere sympathy.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mike, Tia, and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Norma Jean's passing. Although we grew apart after we left Savannah, Randy and I have thought of y'all more often than you can imagine. Norma Jean cherished you both. We are all better people for having had her in our lives. Know that her body is whole and beautiful again, and that she is smiling still and watching over you from above with all the love that she shared with you while on this earth. Our prayers are with you!
- Faye Robbins, Charleston, SC
Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Nora Jean's passing. I was so happy to meet her last year. Noram Jean was so gracious and warm. It was an absolute pleasure to be in her company. Sincerely, Richard
- Richard Heubeck, Selbyville, DE
Prayers of support are winging their way to family, friends and loved ones at this very difficult time. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
- Jane and Jimmy Rucker, Snellville, GA
Mike, and grandchildren, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget the excellent care she gave to me when we were on Kelly's boat. There is a whole in our universe without her. Your family is in my prayers.
- Cathy Vaccari, savannah, GA
Dear Michael and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Norma Jean's death. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Mike and Celeste
- Michael and Celeste Houser, Savannah, GA
KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. If there anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me.
- Betty Lewis, Brunswick, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Norma Jean was warm, caring, personable & always made us feel at home & comfortable. We will certainly miss her. You & Norma Jean are in our thoughts & prayers.
- Jean Hamlin, longwood, FL
Norma was a remarkable woman that always smiled as she did for others. Not only was she my nurse manager for many years, she was my friend. My life has been blessed to have known her. Love you all. Nurse Nancy
- Nancy Meyer, Savannah, GA
Tia and family I know your hearts are heavy. Just know she will always be with you and watching over you. My heart and prayers are with you.
- Sandy Usher, Brooklet, GA
Oh Mikey, I am so sorry for your loss. What a great lady. She will be remembered for all of her thoughtfulness and caring and wonderful sense of humor.
- JoanENayGoggins, , GA
Tia, Larry & family, I am so sorry to hear that your Mom lost her battle with cancer.Hoping you can find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and will suffer no more. May God hold each of you in his arms and comfort you. Love, Aunt June
- June Boggs, Savannah, GA
Dear Michael, We were so saddened to hear the news about Norma Jean. She was a lovely person and brought joy to many, especially you. Our hearts are with you. God bless, The Caldwell's Debbie, Steve, Taylor & MaryKelly
- Debbie Caldwell, Lancaster, CA
Mike, I was so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time. You know there is no more pain and suffering and that she is rejoicing in Heaven.
- Faye Farabee, Brunswick, GA
Mike, our thoughts and prayers go out to you on this difficult day. NJ was such a wonderful caring person and will be truly missed. We only got to know her the past 4 years but felt we shared a special bond as we fought this battle together. Your friends are here for you if you need anything. Know that NJ is in Heaven looking down upon us. Love Ken and Ellen Kane
- Ellen and Ken Kane, Springfield, GA
Mike and family - so sad to hear of Norma Jean's passing - a life cut short. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Skip Watson, Savannah, GA
Mike Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family, Norma Jean was such a vibrant, happy person, always smiling. She will be remembered by all of us. Much love Bill & Deborah
- Bill Wade, Savannah, GA
Mike, I wanted to say 'FINE YOU' but it doesn't sound right at this moment. But you will be,it just takes time.I want you to know Gwen and I share your grief and you're in our prayers.Please extend our condolences to all of Norma Jean's family. Wish I could be there 'old Buddy'. Larry.
- Larry and Gwen Segars, Demorest, GA
Mike-Bob and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and Norma Jean's family. She was truly a very special caring lady and she will be so missed. When I picture her I see the smile she always shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Bob and Janice
- Bob and Janice Miller, Brunswick, GA
Dear Mike, I only knew Norma Jean a short time, but felt her warmth, joy and generous spirit with each meeting. We are all here such a brief time. As the Psalmist so beautifully said it, 'I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever'.
- Rhonda Harris, Gallatin, TN
Dear Mike and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Norma Jean.Please accept our sincere sympathy.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Mike, Tia, and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Norma Jean's passing. Although we grew apart after we left Savannah, Randy and I have thought of y'all more often than you can imagine. Norma Jean cherished you both. We are all better people for having had her in our lives. Know that her body is whole and beautiful again, and that she is smiling still and watching over you from above with all the love that she shared with you while on this earth. Our prayers are with you!
- Faye Robbins, Charleston, SC
Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Nora Jean's passing. I was so happy to meet her last year. Noram Jean was so gracious and warm. It was an absolute pleasure to be in her company. Sincerely, Richard
- Richard Heubeck, Selbyville, DE
Prayers of support are winging their way to family, friends and loved ones at this very difficult time. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.
- Jane and Jimmy Rucker, Snellville, GA
Mike, and grandchildren, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget the excellent care she gave to me when we were on Kelly's boat. There is a whole in our universe without her. Your family is in my prayers.
- Cathy Vaccari, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
