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Mary Kellam Obituary
Mary R. Kellam EXMORE - Mary Richardson Kellam, 78, wife of Donald E. Kellam and a resident of Exmore, passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Shore Memorial Hospital. A native of Wachapreague, she was the daughter of the late William and Mamie Crosley Richardson. Other than her husband, she is survived by three sons, Donald E. Kellam Jr. and his wife Susan of Exmore, Jerry L. Kellam and his wife Brandi of Birdsnest and Terry L. Kellam of Belle Haven, Va.; a brother, William Richardson and his wife Ellen of Chincoteague; six grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Jason, Jordon, Cooper and Clay Kellam. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore with the Rev. Jack Pruitt and the Rev. Jonathan Carpenter officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 17, Nassawadox, VA 23413. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com.
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