Georgeannah Maria Harmon Kelley

Georgeannah Kelley Obituary

Georgeannah Maria Harmon (Dee Dee) Kelley, of Roanoke, Va., passed into eternity on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Her father, George Garland Harmon, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Carl Kelley; their dog, Sugar Bear; mother, Phyllis Harmon, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Pat Blankenship and husband, Dennis, of Franklin County; brother-in-law, David Kelley, of Roanoke; father and mother-in-law, Bobby and Gerry Kelley, of Roanoke; special cousins, Ray and Sandi Rivera, and Tony and Teresa Rivera, all of Gainesville, Fla.; special friends include Judy Green, Loretta Grim and family, Lori and Vicky Grahame, Karen and Sandra Montgomery, Walter and Joyce Underwood, Audrey Swank, and Amy Hudson, of England, and Mitzi Loftus, of Oregon; and all of her many coworkers at K-Mart where she worked for many years, and many others whom she loved. Dee Dee never met a stranger. Funeral service will be held at the graveside at noon on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Ken Gray will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Georgeannah Kelley

6 Entries

November 27, 2009

judy green

Ame

November 14, 2009

I am so sorry for writing this so late. I knew Dee Dee from Elementary school and we caught up a couple years ago, she was the kind of person you always strive to be, kind, honest and thoughtful, with still a touch of the inner child. She will be missed, but she will always been in everyones heart that she met. That kind of a person you never can forget. My condolences to her family. You had a wonderful person in your lives for way too short of a time.

great-aunt doris jewell

November 14, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Michelle Jarels

November 13, 2009

I worked with Dee Dee at Kmart. She was always very sweet to me, and I am deeply saddened by her passing. I know she is resting in a better place. God Bless her and her family. I will always remember her.

Lynn Ferguson Schiller

November 13, 2009

My deepest sympathies go out to Dee Dee's mom and husband. She was my first best friend when our families lived next door to one another on Elm Avenue. I remember her as being such a sweet girl.

Dorothy Byrd

November 13, 2009

Family and friends of Dee Dee, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of grief.

An aquaintance of Dee Dee who admired her gentle and kind ways.

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