Keely-Smith-Obituary

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Miss Keely Smith

Mar 9, 1928 – Dec 16, 2017 (Age 89)

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BORN
March 9, 1928
DIED
December 16, 2017
AGE
89

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Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Obituary

Keely Smith, 89, born on March 9, 1928, in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away December 16, 2017. She resided in Palm Springs, California at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California.

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I've must have been asleep but have been hearing her now sing Love for Sale and send my regrets caught her and Prima in NY yes ago loved her!

Keely had a beautiful clear singing voice that inspired.

First saw Keely in the Robert Mitchum movie "Thunder Road" and an impression was made. A great Lady and a big loss for jazz music.

My condolences to the family. How beautiful it is for ones, to have fulfilled their dreams. I feel she did, during her acting career. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family.

Rest easy, Keely. I wish I could have met you. I'll make sure your music will never die.

I am a clergyman who became a good friend of Keely, because I went often to her performances. The first time, I flew from NY to California to see and hear Keely at the McCallum Theater. This was followed by at least (I may be missing some) 27 times when Keely was singing in NYC- namely, May 8, 2001..May 23, 2001..May 25, 2001..May 25, 2002..April 29, 2003..May 6, 2003..May 14, 2003..May 17, 2003..May 20, 2004..June 3, 2004..June 4, 2004 @8:30pm..June 4, 2004 @11pm..June 5, 2004 @8:30pm..June...

My condolences to Keely's family and to her multitude of friends. I had the pleasure of seeing Keely in concert at Bimbo's in San Francisco many years ago. It was a blast and Keely sung her heart out. At the end of the concert she came out into the audience singing "When The Saints Go Marching In." She got several audience members to join her in the song, but when she got to my table, she stumbled, but luckily I caught her in time. I did not get to sing with her, but she continued to...

Listening to your music right now brings back so many wonderful memories l have of my husband!
We always felt we were your number one Fans !

Condolences to Keely Smith's family and friends. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I found out some minutes ago. She was one of my favorite singers. She had such a beautiful voice. I always wanted to see her in concert. May she Rest In Peace.