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Kelly Keel Obituary
Funeral services will be today in the Chapel of Kent-Thornton-Meadows Funeral Home in Dothan at 2 p.m. with Dr. Joseph L. Johnson of Evergreen Presbyterian Church in Dothan officiating. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Other than scheduled visitation times the family will gather at the residence of Kelly (2102 Centenial Dr. Dothan). The interment will be held at a later date by the family at Dothan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to the Wiregrass Humane Society (255 Jerry Dr. Dothan, AL. 36303) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America P.O. Box 29119 Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.
Kelly was born on Aug. 24, 1968, in Dothan. After high school she graduated from Wallace College where she earned her LPN nursing degree. She was currently employed with Flowers Hospital as a pharmacy technician. She had previously been employed with the Southeast Alabama Medical Center, and at the office of Dr. Mike Soppet. A trait Kelly will always be remembered for is her caring and loving nature.
She loved her family, friends and animals; but she will mostly be remembered as a loving mother to her son Christopher and a loving daughter to her parents.
She is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Buell Watford and Frances Mizelle Watford; maternal grandfather, William "John" Stuart.
She is survived by son, Christopher J. Keel of Dothan; father, Ed Mizelle Watford and wife (Suzanne) of Dothan; mother, Helen Watford Burdette of Fairhope; brother, Jeb Stuart Watford of Dothan; grandmother, Pearl Stuart of Banks; stepsister, Rachel Hodges of Birmingham; Christopher's father, Lonnie Keel of Dothan; Christopher's grandmother, Nancy Keel of Dothan; several aunts, uncles and cousins; numerous friends and extended family.
Kent-Thornton-Meadows Funeral Home in Dothan, (334) 793-1117, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Keel
Angie Terry
July 24, 2007
George and I are sad to hear the news of your loss. You are in our prayer. God bless. Your neighbors at 2006 s.wood.
Juliane Elizabeth Kirk-Turner
July 24, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Kelly. She was such a good friend to me in high school. (C/O '87) My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
July 21, 2007
To kelly's Family: Even though we have never met, our hearts are saddened at your lost. Life isn't always fair, especially when there's a tragedy. That's when we have to turn to God in prayer. Our prayer is that God will surround you with his loving arms and give you peace and comfort until this dark cloud lifts and you again see the sun shining in your memories of Kelly and the good times that you shared.
My son, Chris, works for Ms. Nancy and Lolyd at Action Computers.
You are all in our prayers.
Gloria Miller, Chad, and Chris
Hilary Bennett
July 19, 2007
I have not seen Kelly in at least 25yrs., but she was my very first friend when I moved onto Oak Drive. My fondest memory of her was trick or treating together every Halloween. I was shocked to hear of her death and I did not even know she was in Dothan. Jeb, Mr.Watford and Ms. Helen and also her son are in my thoughts and prayers. I have two sons and I cannot imagine what you are all going through. God Bless you, Hilary Hudson Bennett
Cindy Hudson
July 19, 2007
When we moved into our first house, Kelly and her mother,Helen, came over to meet us. My daughter and Kelly became best friends and played together every day. Over the years, we have lost touch with Kelly and her family. When I read about her in the paper, I was so shocked and very saddened. Please know that we all will be keeping her family in our thoughts and prayers.
kimberly robinson
July 17, 2007
TO ALL OF THE FAMILY OF KELLY AND ESPECIALLY CHRISTOPHER.KELLY NEVER FAILED TO LET US KNOW HOW IMPORTANT YOU ALL WERE TO HER.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
rob hall
July 17, 2007
i am so very sorry to hear that we have lost kelly because it is a great loss for us all.i have been blessed to know kelly for many years.her smile always made you do the same.she will be greatly missed by all of us.
Margaret Johnson
July 17, 2007
Mr. Watford,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brent & Rae Bryan
July 17, 2007
Our prayers are with your family. Kelly was a very sweet and caring young lady. I met her about the same time she met Lonnie. I later enjoyed knowing her as a student at Wallace.
Bill Spivey
July 17, 2007
Our deepest condolences to Kelly's family.
Michelle Robinson
July 16, 2007
You will be truely missed by many.
JALAREL & SHAREL PARRISH
July 16, 2007
CHRISTOPHER, JALAREL AND I ARE SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU DAILY. SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON WHOM I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND TALKING TO. SHE AND I TALKED ABOUT YOU AND JALAREL AT SCHOOL ALL THE TIME. YOU MEANT THE WORLD TO HER AND SHE WAS SO PROUD OF YOU. WE LOVE YOU!
Central Scheduling
July 16, 2007
To Kelly's family: We never met Kelly face to face but talked with her daily while she worked at Dr. Soppet's office. Tammy from Dr. Doug Jackson's office told us the day of her ER visit she was not doing well. We have been praying and will continue to do so for Christopher and you, her parents. May God Bless You and cover you with His Grace during your time of sorrow and the days ahead.
Flowers Hospital Central Scheduling Department-
Malissa, Renee, Janice, Deanne, and Annemarie
Carolyn Johnson
July 16, 2007
I am so sorry about the loss of Kelly. I knew her when she was a student, and at the Doctors office to where she worked. She will be missed. My prayers are with you and you family.
Carolyn Johnson
Russell Lewis
July 16, 2007
I am sorrry to hear of the loss of Kelly. Through the years of knowing the Keel family and the few times I had seen Kelly she always had a smile. A beautiful young lady and she will be missed.
Kim Nall
July 15, 2007
To Christopher & Family
Kelly had such a big heart and cared for many people! Christopher, her life was centered around you and she wanted you to be safe and happy! She talked about you all the time when we were together. She told me about how important it was for you to do good in life and make something of yourself! To the Mother and family, she loved all of you and was proud to have each of you in her life. I consider myself very blessed to have known her and call her friend. She will be missed!Christopher, Mrs Kim will always be here for you so call me if you need help. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!
Angela Forrester
July 15, 2007
Lonnie and Ms. Helen, What can I say. I am lost for words. This is such a shock to me. I will forever remember Kelly, she was a wonderful friend, the BEST anyone could every have. I just know that Kelly is in a better place than we are. May God Bless and Keep You and Make His Face to Shine Upon You. I will be praying for you in the days, weeks, months and years to come. If you need me I am only a phone call away. I love you all. Angela Forrester
Tammy Floyd
July 15, 2007
My prayers are with you all. Please know how much Kelly loved you all! Her family was the most important people in her life.She was a precious,dear friend I will never forget. She was truly my BEST friend!
Amy Cannon
July 15, 2007
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Kelly. I had the privledge of getting to know Kelly many years ago when we worked at a local pharmacy together. My family anI will be praying for you. Let God help and guide you. Only he can give you the strength to make it through each day .
Jerry and Cathy Griffin
July 15, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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