Julia Pauline Kelly

Julia Pauline Kelly died on November 18, 2014. She was born November 8, 1930 in Raleigh County, WV a daughter of the late Robert Leamon Peters and Dollie Board Peters. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Kelly and brothers Elwood and Ray Peters. She is survived by her son Dr. Greg Kelly (Cassie) of Scott Depot, and sisters Corinne Cole (Bob) of Bensalem, PA, Lois Thornton of Titusville, FL, Doris Criner of St. Albans, Patricia Burdette (Jim) of Charleston, and grandson, Ryan Kelly of Culloden. She was retired from Kanawha County Schools where she taught grade school and after earning her Master’s Degree, worked as a guidance counselor. She then became the principal at the Living Word Christian Center’s School in Charleston, WV. She and her husband Jim were devout Christians who hosted missionaries from all over the world in their home. They were members of the Living Word Christian Center in Charleston. She was a member of Women’s Aglow while Jim was involved with the Full Gospel Business Men’s Association. Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home, 420 Lee St. West Charleston, WV. Funeral Services, conducted by Reverend Kay Lowther, will be Friday, November 21st at 10:30 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Julia’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association 1601 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV 25387. The online guestbook may be accessed at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com