Mrs. Kelly was born in Guntown, MS on December 5, 1919, to Benjamin Lee Smith and Emma Mitchell Smith. She was married to Lt. Col. W.T. Kelly of Birmingham. She was a member of Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church for many years.
She is survived by her nieces, Nancy Harbison of Sugar Lane, TX, and Carolyn Ballard (Buddy) of Cleveland, MS; and five great nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church on Friday, November 25 and 11 am with visitation one hour prior.