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     Donna Key Kelly was buried at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida.⁶ Her married name was Furnell.² Her Social Security Number was 233-62-6660.⁷ She and Unknown Furnell were divorced.² Donna Key Kelly married Unknown Furnell.^2,4 Donna Key Kelly was born on October 20, 1941 at Eckman, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^4,7 As of August 27, 1975,her married name was Cook.² She married William Gregory Cook on August 27, 1975 at Alexandria, Virginia.² Donna Key Kelly and William Gregory Cook were divorced on December 14, 1978 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁸ Donna Key Kelly died on April 13, 2009 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 67.^4,7 She COOK, Donna K., age 67, passed away April 13, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Eckman, WV on Oct. 20, 1941 to the late John M. Jr. and Alice Kelly. Donna moved to Largo in 1961 where she enjoyed: success as a fashion model before pursuing a career as a real estate broker. She is survived by a son, Dennis Furnell (Lisa) of Largo; a sister, Susan Trent (George) of WV; brother John Kelly of Florida and life partner Joe Phillips of Tampa. on April 20, 2009.⁴

     John Martin Kelly III John Martin Kelly, III, Palm Bay, 67, Jun 2, 2019.² He was born circa 1952.² He died on June 2, 2019 at Brevard Co., Florida.²

     William Gregory Cook was born on January 12, 1941 at Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia.^1,3 He married Donna Key Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly Jr. and Alice Elizabeth Hundley, on August 27, 1975 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹ William Gregory Cook and Donna Key Kelly were divorced on December 14, 1978 at Pinellas Co., Florida.² William Gregory Cook died on August 7, 2016 at Bay Pines, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 75.³ He COOK, William Gregory "Greg" 75, of Indian Rocks Beach, passed away Aug. 7, 2016, while a patient at the Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was born in Rome, GA, and raised on several different military bases around the country. He graduated from Bullis Prep School in Silver Spring, MD and did undergraduate studies at Berry College in Rome, GA. Greg was a decorated U.S. Army pilot serving during the Vietnam War and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was an avid yachtsman, fisherman, and accomplished equestrian. He was a member of the distinguished Mensa high IQ society. His parents, Wilson L. and Mildred L. Cook predeceased him. Survivors include his sister, Sandra L. Talbot (Wayne) of Gulfport, his brother, Wilson L. "Speedy" Cook Jr. (Diane) of Crawfordville, FL, and his life partner of 20 years, Susan Ricker of Indian Rocks Beach. on August 9, 2016.³

     George Ellem Trent Sr. George Ellem Trent Sr., age 77 of Sevierville, TN, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was heroic to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He led by example in every aspect of his life. He was a devout Christian, a faithful and beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend. He did what most people aspire to do in their lives, which was to leave a legacy in this world. He was selfless, patient, kind, and an inspiration to many. His life experiences include being a coach, teacher, and captain of both the Northfork HS and Concord College basketball teams. He was also an avid WVU fan. He served as the last Warden of the WV Penitentiary in Moundsville and the first Warden of the new Mt. Olive Correctional Complex, however, the role he held closest to his heart was serving as a pastor for nearly 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvah Elwood and Lucy Mae Trent, brothers-in-law Donald Sizemore and John Kelly III, and sister-in-law Donna Cook. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Susan Gail Trent; son, George Ellem Trent Jr. and wife Laura; daughter, Kelli Suzanne Trent-Hacker and husband Greg; grandchildren Courtney Harman and husband Beau, Savanna Trent, Austin Trent, Skylar Trent and boyfriend, Austin Feeney; great grandchildren, Samuel Trenton and Kellan Gregory Hacker, and Ryker, Thayer, and Marek Harman. He leaves a loving sister, Rhumelle Sizemore, who was very proud of him, and her husband Ray Potter; special nieces, Lori Scott, Debra Green, and Melissa Clemons; and several great nieces and nephews. He spent his lifetime loving, laughing, and enjoying life with his high school sweetheart and his family.³ He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on August 26, 1942 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He married Susan Gail Kelly, daughter of John Martin Kelly Jr. and Alice Elizabeth Hundley, on August 24, 1963 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 George Ellem Trent Sr. died on June 16, 2020 at Sevierville, Sevier Co., Tennessee, at age 77.³

     Edith Lorayne Merritt Edith Merritt Kelley, 94, of Cary, formerly of Morrow, GA, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Waltonwood Assisted Living in Cary. Edith was born November 13, 1918 in Germanton, NC to the late Charles and Laura Pointexter Merritt. She was a graduate of Germanton High School and was employed as an office manager in a physician's office for over 30 years in Forest Park, GA. Edith moved to Cary in 1991 to be near family. She attended First United Methodist Church in Cary. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Kelley Jr; daughters, Lorayne Kelley Bigham; and Nancy Kelley Sims; sisters, Mary Flynt; and Frankye Rutlan; and brothers, Robert and Bright Merritt. She is survived by her daughter, Jacque K. Davis and her husband, Boe of Cary; son-in-laws, Dick Bigham of Charlotte; and Paul Sims of Franklin, TN; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Burial will follow at a later date in Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.² She was born on November 13, 1918 at Germanton, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² As of December 27, 1937,her married name was Kelley.¹ She married George Lee Kelley Jr., son of George Lee Kelley Sr. and Elsie Peatross Eanes, on December 27, 1937 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Edith Lorayne Merritt died on June 8, 2013 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 94.²

     Her Social Security Number was 254-56-3474.⁵ Lorayne Kelley was born on July 1, 1938 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5,6,2 As of circa 1956,her married name was Bigham.⁴ She married Dick Schoppert Bigham Jr. circa 1956.⁴ Lorayne Kelley died on August 10, 2002 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^4,7,5,6 She Lorayne K. Bigham, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2002. She was born in York, PA in 1938. She was the daughter of Edith M. Kelley and the late Capt. George Lee Kelley, Jr. of Winston Salem, NC. Lorayne is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dick S. Bigham, Jr., sons; Lee Bigham and wife Linda, Mike Bigham and wife Jane, daughter, Karen L. Glover and husband Mike, mother; Edith M. Kelley, sister; Jacque K. Davis and husband M.E. Davis, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy K. Sims. Lorayne retired for Harris Teeter Corps. after 14 years of service. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class. on August 13, 2002.⁴