Betty Jean Kelly

Betty Jean Kelly, 63, of Bono, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Patterson, New Jersey, Betty lived in Pennsylvania and Texas before moving to Jonesboro in 1980. She was a schoolteacher at Eastside Baptist Academy in Jonesboro for 13 years and a Tupperware Executive Manager for 26 years.

Betty was a faithful member of Eastside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and served in many capacities within the church. She was a graduate of Manahath School of Theology in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Lemuel and Charlotte Loveless Hall, and father-in-law, George Kelly.

Survivors include: Her Husband: Darryl J. Kelly of the home;

1 Daughter: Shawna Kelly of Lakeland, Tennessee;

2 Sons and daughter-in-law: Darryl J, II, and Rebecca Kelly of Cordova, Tennessee, and James Kelly of Jonesboro;

1 Sister: Nancy Sperlazzo of Pennsylvania;

2 Brothers: Robert Hall, and Thomas Hall, both of Pennsylvania; and

3 Grandchildren: Darryl J. Kelly III, Kathryn Kelly, and Jack Kelly.

She is also survived by her mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Douglas Ferris officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, Bono.

Pallbearers will be Alan Emmons, Greg Hogg, Macky Moore, Leon McNatt, Tim Miller, and Kyle Williams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Caleb Edgar, Gary Furnish, Ralph Hawes, Phil Hetler, Jimmy Hogg, Dempsey Slinkard, Kalyb Tribble, and James Virgin.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, 6-8, at Emerson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration for memorials be given to Eastside Baptist Church, 2821 Forest Home Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

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