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     Basil Willis Kelley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,11,10 His Social Security Number was 224-24-3304.¹² He was born on June 1, 1924 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^{12,2,3,11,13,14} He married Lula Marie Poole on May 7, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^15,3,11 Basil Willis Kelley died on May 16, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 61.^2,11,10,14 He Basil W. Kelley, age 61, of 1817 Braeburn Dr., Salem, died Friday in a local hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, was wounded in Italy and was in French Morocco, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Salem, the Elks Club, and the D.A.V. He was instrumental in organizing the Fraternal Order of Police where he served as the first Secretary and Treasurer. He was a former Roanoke City Police Officer and the co-owner of the Cave Spring Drapery Cleaning Company. He is survived by his wife, Lula P. (Lou) Kelley; five children, daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Kelley and J. Randall Turner, of Roanoke; daughter, Peggy Kelley Young, of Richmond; daughter and son-in-law, Kim Kelley and Lee Evans, of Raleigh, N.C; daughter, Melody Ann Kelley, Salem; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Edward and Cynthia Collins Kelley, of Bent Mountain; three grandchildren, Melissa Paige Turner, Roanoke; Ashleigh Kelley Turner, of Roanoke; and Cristin Lee Collins, Bent Mountain; mother, Mattie Kelley Bowles, of Roanoke; two brothers, William W. Kelley, of Roanoke; Earl B. Kelley, Daytona Beach, Fla; beloved sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Edna and Bruce Harber. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Kelley. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on May 17, 1986.¹⁰

     Lula Marie Poole was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6 Her Social Security Number was 225-22-3309.⁷ She was born on May 27, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3,6,4,5 She married Basil Willis Kelley, son of Luther Cleveland Kelly and Mattie Beulah Underwood, on May 7, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,6 As of May 7, 1948,her married name was Kelley. Lula Marie Poole died on June 27, 1999 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 74.^7,1,6,5 She KELLEY, Lula Poole, 74, of Salem, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 as the result of an auto accident in Raleigh, N.C. She was a lifetime area resident and was retired from the Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 30 years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Salem and the Telephone Company Pioneers. She was predeceased by her husband, Basil W. Kelley. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Megan Kelley of Raleigh, N.C; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia K. and James R. Turner, Roanoke, Peggy K. Young, Richmond, Kimberly K. and Lee Evans, Holly Springs, N.C., Melody A. Kelley, Salem; sisters and brother-in-law, Edna P. and Bruce Harber, Nashville, Tenn., Marguerite W. Utter of Va. Beach, also survived by grandchildren Melissa and Ashleigh Turner, Amanda and Kourtney Evans, Joshua and Jacob Kelley. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 30, 1999.¹

     Patricia Allene Kelley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on December 24, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.² She married James Randall Turner on September 20, 1967 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^6,3,1,5 As of September 20, 1967,her married name was Turner. Patricia Allene Kelley died on January 18, 2021 at Virginia at age 72.¹ She Patricia Kelley Turner, 72, of Roanoke, Virginia, was called home on Monday, January 18, 2021. Our hearts are forever broken, but we know without a doubt that she is safe in the arms of our Savior. Pat was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lula and Basil Kelley; her beloved sisters, Peggy Young, Kimberly Evans, and Melody Cook; and her niece, Amanda Evans. Surviving are Pat's devoted husband of 52 years, Randy; daughters, Melissa Broyles (Elliot) and Ashleigh Turner; brother, Michael Kelley; nephews, Joshua and Jacob Kelley; and niece, Kourtney Gill (Jeff). She took great pride in being a loving Grandma to Cortland and Austin Broyles. Burial to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 27, 2021.¹

     Peggy Sue Kelley was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-86-6466.¹¹ She was born on August 12, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,11,5 She married Robert Lee Young on June 18, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,2 As of June 18, 1977,her married name was Young. Peggy Sue Kelley and Robert Lee Young were divorced on July 25, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Peggy Sue Kelley died on June 11, 2010 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 55.^3,4,11,6 She YOUNG, Peggy Sue "Kelley," 55, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on June 11 2010. She was predeceased by her parents, Basil and Lou Kelley. She is survived by partner, Robin Grayson; sisters, Pat Turner (Randy), Kim Evans (Lee) Melody Cook (Randy), Terri Cheney (Steve), Sandy Webb, Joni Moncure, Debora Gaskins (Alan) and Deanna Philpot; brother, Michael Kelley; mother-in-law, Sylvia Grayson; nieces, Missy (Elliot), Ashleigh, Amanda, Kourtney and Karah; nephews, Joshua and Jacob, Grayson, Christopher, William, Conner and Keegan; and special thanks to Cate and Mary Ann, X0X0X0. on June 15, 2010.⁶

     Kimberly Lou Kelley was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.^7,8 She was born on September 18, 1958 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^1,7,6 As of May 24, 1975,her married name was DeWease.⁶ She married Glenn Jeffrey DeWease, son of Arvil Carlton DeWease and Joyce Anna Francisco, on May 24, 1975 at Campbell Co., Virginia.⁶ Kimberly Lou Kelley and Glenn Jeffrey DeWease were divorced on October 2, 1979 at Wayne Co., North Carolina.⁹ Kimberly Lou Kelley married Lee Edward Evans on September 24, 1983 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina.^1,2,7,5,8 As of September 24, 1983,her married name was Evans. Kimberly Lou Kelley died on April 23, 2014 at Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 55.^7,8 She FUQUAY-VARINA - Kim K. Evans, 55, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. Survivors include; husband of 30 years, Lee Evans; daughters, Amanda and Kourtney Evans; sisters, Patricia Turner and husband Randy, Melody Cook and husband Randy; brother, Michael Kelley and loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Basil and Lula Kelley and a sister, Peggy K. Young. Peggy’s partner Robin Grayson survives. on April 26, 2014.⁸

     Amanda Lee Evans Amanda Lee Evans, 34 of Fuquay-Varina, died peacefully with her father and sister by her side Thursday, July 9, 2020 and has joined her Mother in heaven. Amanda was an animal lover and talented artist who loved her family. Her life was far too short and she will be missed by many. Amanda was preceded in death by her Mother Kimberly Kelley Evans; Grandfather Basil Kelley; Grandmother Lou Kelley; Grandfather Clarence Evans; Grandmother Rita Evans; Aunt Peggy "Kelley" Young and her partner Robin Grayson; Aunt Melody Cook; and Fiance Matt Hadfield. Left to cherish her memory are her Father, Lee Evans and spouse Laura Moody; Sister Kourtney Gill and husband Jeffrey; Aunt Patricia Turner and Uncle James Turner; Uncle Michael Kelley; Uncle Randy Cook; Aunt Linda Larsen and Uncle Gary Larsen; Aunt Darleen Sherman and Uncle Bill Sherman; and many loving cousins.¹ She was born on June 12, 1986 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁴ She died on July 9, 2020 at Fuquay-Varina, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 34.¹

     Melody Ann Kelley was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She Melody Kelley Cook, 53 of Salem, went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 8th, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Randy Cook, sister, Pat Turner, brother, Michael Kelley, brothers in law, Randy Turner and Lee Evans, her beloved nieces and nephews, Missy and Elliot Broyles, Ashleigh Turner, Kourtney and Amanda Evans, Joshua and Jacob Kelley and her great nephew, Cortland Broyles. She is also survived by her mother in law and father in law, Kathleen and Charles Cook, brother in law, James Cook and nieces, Jessica and Stephanie Cook. Melody is preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Lula Kelley and her sisters, Peggy Kelley Young and Kim Kelley Evans. Special thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at Carilion Hospital for the excellent care they took of Melody during her illness. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.¹ She was born on April 6, 1961 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.^8,2 As of October 4, 2008,her married name was Cook.⁴ She married Charles Randall "Randy" Cook on October 4, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Melody Ann Kelley died on August 8, 2014 at Virginia at age 53.^1,2

     William Watson Kelley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^13,1 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6313.¹⁴ He was born on June 30, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,14,3,5,6,15} He married Mary Frances Grey on January 19, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,4,16 William Watson Kelley died on October 23, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,14,2,15 He KELLEY, William Watson, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 23, 2000, after a brief battle with cancer. Born and raised in Roanoke, Bill Kelley graduated from Jefferson High School and joined the U.S. Army, serving in Japan after World War II. He attended Richmond Polytechnic Institute, where he met his bride-to-be, Mary Frances Grey, "Murph." He also attended the Cleveland Institute of Art, specializing in commercial art and retouching. After working in several advertising agencies, "Kelley" opened his own studio, Kelley Advertising Art, where he and his wife, Murph, worked for 25 years. Kelley enjoyed oil painting and anything to do with aviation. In his spare time, he built sail and radio-controlled planes. Recently, Kelley joined the Roanoke Valley Radio Control club (RVRC). He was predeceased by his parents, Mattie B. and Luther C. Kelley, and two brothers, Erby and Basil Kelley. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mary Grey Kelley; one brother, Earl B. Kelley; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bob Geho, Nancy Kelley and Kathy and Bobby Farris; two grandchildren, Will and Katie Farris; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and cousins. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 2000.¹

     Mary Frances Grey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 228-34-836.⁵ She was born on March 14, 1931 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of January 19, 1952,her married name was Kelley.^1,2 She married William Watson Kelley, son of Luther Cleveland Kelly and Mattie Beulah Underwood, on January 19, 1952 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,4 Mary Frances Grey died on December 13, 2011 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,6,5 She Mary Frances Grey Kelley, 80, of Roanoke, passed away December 13, 2011. Mary Frances ("Murph") grew up on and around the beaches of Norfolk. The youngest of four children, Mary Frances attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, where she graduated from high school in 1949. An outgoing personality and love of dance kept her active in school and "jitterbugging" at the local beach clubs. Following high school, Mary Frances attended Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary (now VCU), where she acquired the nickname "Murph" and met her future husband, Bill Kelley ("Kelley"). Throughout her young life, Murph held administrative positions in both civil service and the private sector. Murph was particularly proud of her accomplishments at Ernst & Ernst accounting firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where she was employed soon after marrying Kelley in 1952. Eventually settling in Roanoke, Murph and Kelley reared three daughters and built their business, "Kelley Advertising Art," which operated in the Roanoke Valley for over 25 years. In addition to her loving and active role as "Mom," Murph was an accomplished proofreader for the business as well as bookkeeper until her retirement in 1994. She loved dancing, the beach, a good laugh, and all things concerning her children and grandchildren. For over 50 years, she was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, and chose to spend the last years of her life across the street at Our Lady of the Valley to be "closer to home." She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Bill) W. Kelley; parents, Joseph C. Grey Sr. and Margaret D. Grey. Surviving are her daughters, Linda K. Geho and husband, Bob Geho, of Atlanta, Nancy L. Kelley, of Atlanta, and Kathy K. Farris and husband, Bobby Farris, of Troutville; grandchildren, Will and Katie Farris; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph C. Grey Jr. and Irene Grey, of Charlotte, and Donald C. Grey and Lynn Grey, of Norfolk; sister, Margaret (Peggy) G. Sullivan and daughters, Maureen and Colleen Sullivan, of Norfolk; special cousin Jimmy Mackey and wife, Shelia Mackey, of Virginia Beach; and many loved nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all those involved in her care, particularly the wonderful and caring staff and friends at Our Lady of the Valley, as well as the pastoral staff of St. Andrew's Catholic Church for their loving support. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on December 15, 2011.⁴