Johnnie Mae Knight Kelly

Kelly, Johnnie Mae (Knight), born November 25, 1920, was called by the Lord for a homecoming celebration on March 6, 2015. A long-standing member of Galilee Baptist Church of some 74 years, she loved and served her Lord. She was preceded in death by; husband, Albert W. Kelly; parents, Marion and Pearl Knight; brother, Benjamin Knight; and sisters, Eula Jenkins and Ruth Sharp. She is survived by: daughter, Patsy (Jerry) Houser; son, C.M. “Cotton” (Sharon) Kelly; granddaughters, Beverly (Jack) Gervin, Cheri Frye, and Stephanie (Jeff) Dunn; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; a very dear sister-in-law, Ethel Julian; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Hwy with Rev. James Malone officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 5 p.m. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Pall bearers to serve will be: Jack Gervin, Jeff Dunn, Andy Smith, Richard Knight and Ronnie Helton, and James Harris. Honorary Pallbearers are Wayne Knight and Robin Sutton. In lieu of flowers, family and friend may make contributions to the Gideon’s International. Please sign our online guestbook at www.berryfuneralhome.com