JoAnn Jane Kelley

JoAnn grew up on a farm where she picked cotton and farmed with her family. She was baptized in a horse trough beside a windmill in Dozier, Texas and remained a faithful member of the church of Christ the rest of her life. She attended school in Samnorwood and Shamrock. JoAnn graduated from Shamrock High School in 1955. She was proud of being a country girl from the Panhandle of Texas. The summer before she graduated she came to Killeen to spend summer with her sister and met the love of her life Garland Lee Kelley. They were married February 18, 1956 and were together 62 years until Garland’s passing in 2018.

JoAnn and Garland raised their family on a farm south of Killeen. She worked for KISD for 25 years as an instructional aide. Her true joy was taking care of her family.

JoAnn is survived by her children; Lee (Joan) Kelley, Jan (Steve) Dykes all of Killeen, Grandchildren; Brandy (Jeramy) Kelley of Killeen, Aaron (Lydia) Gonzales of Oak Cliff, Lacey (David) Martin of Belton, Kyle (Emily) Dykes of Ft Worth, Great grandchildren; Clark Kelley, Ellie, Colbie, and Granger Martin, Leo and Cole Dykes. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews.

JoAnn went to be with the Lord on May 25th at her home in Killeen, Texas. There will be a private family burial for JoAnn at the Killeen Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the caregivers from AdventHealth Central Texas, Gentiva Hospice, and Right At Home Health Care for the wonderful care and kindness shown to our mother.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, consider memorial contributions in JoAnn‘s name to Christian Homes and Family Services of Abilene or a children’s home of your choice.