| Lila O'Kelley | | |
| Athens - Lila O'Kelley, age 97, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maggie Shelnut Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby Gunter. She was a homemaker, member of the Salvation Army Church and attended Johnson Drive Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Frances Shiflet of Hartwell, Sue and Billy Melton of Hull, JR and Peggy O. Smith of Hull, Betty "Bootsy" and Jimmy Human of Royston; sons: George O'Kelley of Danielsville, Johnny and Diane O'Kelley of Danielsville; sister: Lucy Prather of Hull; brother: Ralph Duncan of Loganville; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 at p.m. at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church with Mr. Shannon O'Kelley officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Lord & Stephens, EAST. Flowers will be accepted. Lord & Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements. | ||
Granny O with Winni May 2005
Granny O with Trae October 2006
Spending time with Granny O October 2006Every time we went to Georgia we would make sure to visit Granny O in the nursing home. And, every time, without exception, we would run into someone else visiting her. She was quite the popular one. And, why not?!? She is Walter's great-grandmother, which means she had quite the posterity and many people who loved and adored her. I believe she was 97 years old. Thanks to a job interview with Ross Controls, Walter was able to be there with his family when she passed, and therefore able to be at the funeral as a pallbearer. What a wonderful and rare opportunity is has been for my kids to have a living great-great-grandmother! Although they won't remember her, they will always feel of her love. I'm so grateful that Families are Forever!! We'll miss visiting you, Granny O...'til we meet again!
5 comments:
Awww! But that's awesome that she lived so long and that your kids were held by their great great grandmother. Trae looks nothing like he did when he was a baby. Are you sure that's the same kid? How did his hair get so light? Did he lose it or do you dye it?
Walter, my sincere condolences... I hope all is well with you. Big hug!
of all the blogs....this one is very special....looking forward to seeing all the babies at one time....
So sorry about Granny O. She looked just darling. Make sure you have Walter write stories about her for your kids. So many neat things about people get lost along the way. It is fun to have their stories.
Sorry guys. It is great having a knowledge that extends beyond this life. On the lighter side...I think you should let your hair get longer for the winter. I like it long. Mini skirts and halter tops might not be a bad idea either...
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