Mrs. Kelley was born January 28, 1945 in Germany and emigrated to the United States at age 13 with her mother and brother. She was the former owner of Lake Tocoleen Restaurant and was involved in the restaurant business throughout her life. She enjoyed raising animals, especially her border collies, peacocks, and orphaned calves.
She is preceded in death by her mother, and one son, Jay Edward Kelley.
Family members include her husband of 54 years, John J. Kelley, Jr.; one son, John J. (Terrie) Kelley, III; one brother, Lotha Fiedler; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; extended family, friends, and neighbors.
A visitation for Mrs. Kelley will be on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at White Funeral Home, 315 Highway 11 South, Poplarville from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
White Funeral Home, (601) 795-4982
www.whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com