Emma Addie O'Kelley
January 23, 1917 ~ February 8, 2007
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Candler, NC
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Emma Addie O’Kelley, 90, of 2157 Pisgah Highway, Candler, died Thursday, February 8, 2007.
A native of Murphy, NC, she was daughter of the late Tom and Annie Shook Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry O’Kelley, who died in 1999.
Mrs. O’Kelley owned Harry O’Kelley’s General Store with her husband for 40 years. She was also a member of Davis Chapel United Methodist Church.
Mrs. O’Kelley is survived by her daughter, Barbara Burnette and husband Keith; son, Dan O’Kelley and wife Diane; two sisters, Ruth Shook and Beulah Ledford; grandchildren, Karen, Kurt, Travis and Katelyn, and great-grandchildren, Jessie and Zack.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Gerald T. Denham officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, 14 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Dan was sorry to hear about your mom.You were so faithful to her & making sure she was taken care of.I trust God will comfort you & your family in the days ahead.Dylana will always remember her being at Mountain Care & having a part of knowing her.We will remember you in our prayers Love In Christ Beth Otis Dylana & Garrett
Emma was a dear friend,always cheerful and happy.We miss Harry and Emma and send our condlances to all of their family.gene & sue capps
Barbara and Dan, we heard today about your mother’s death. We know you were very faithful in your visits with her at Pisgah Manor. B. C.’s daughter, Stephanie, works there and directed us to Emma when we were up there in the fall of 2005.
Emma was always a very sweet lady and will be remembered as such.
Barbara and Dan,
Some of my fondest memories of my childhood took place at Harry and Emma’s store. Us children used to hang out there, always welcomed by their smiles and generosity. They were pillars of the community and were always willing to lend a hand, or a loaf of bread, to those in need.
Me and my family loved them, and they will always have a special place in our hearts. We’re proud to have been a part of this family and to know that their legacy will be carried on by both of you.
Barbara and Dan,
We are saddened to hear of Emma’s passing. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts during this time