Jean D. Kelley

Jean D. Kelley, 81, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

A native of Candler, Jean was a daughter of the late Hoy Gaston and Rosa Mae Johnson Davis.

She owned and operated an insurance agency for many years and later worked at Target and Walmart into her 70s. She excelled in customer service with a smile on her face over the course of her entire career. While at home, she loved baking, crafts, tending to her yard and flowers, and spending time with her grandbabies. She will be remembered as the “best” mama and granny on Earth.

She is survived by her son, Michael Lane Wheeler (Colleen Johnson-Wheeler); daughters, Deborah Diana Rollins and Crystal Michele Waldrop; grandchildren, Latricia Jean Austin and Kevin Lee Austin (Kayla); great-grandchildren, Hailey, Sierra, Matthew, Cayden, and one on the way; sister, Caroline Irene Davis Lowman (Richard); and a number of other family members.

A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. The family will ask that you NOT wear black as a tribute to the color and joy that Jean brought to all of our lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to your local ASPCA.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.