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Jonetta Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Jonetta (Kelker) 83, died Sunday, September 10, 2016, at Taylor Manor in Versailles, KY. Born in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late John Rudolph and Vada Etta (Ross) Kelker. Jonetta was a nurse. Near retirement, she became a patient advocate for parents with children in pediatric care. Jonetta moved to Alanta to take care of her grandchildren. She volunteered at the children's school, worked for Barnes & Noble, and the Inman Park Festival and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, putting together apartments for refugee families. She was known as Nana Jo and was famous for her two golden retrievers, Bailey and Shane. She is survived by her three daughters, Karen Margaret Kelly (Jonathan Robert Miller) of Alanta, GA, Katherine Heskett Kelly (Laura Christensen) of Wichita, KS, Rebecca Elizabeth Kelly (Ken Scott) of Versailles, KY; son, Robert Kelker Kelly (Jennifer Savage) of St. Louis, MO; and three grandchildren, Claire Ross Miller, Adam Kelker Miller, and Amelia Rose Kelly. She was preceded in death by one sister, Gwendolyn Kelker Gottshall. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Atlanta. Memorial donations are suggested to National Parks Conservation Association, www.npca.org or Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta, www.grra.com. Guestbook available online at www.Blackburnandward.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Sep. 14, 2016.

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November 5, 2017

For my beautiful friend. Love you Jo.

Kim Shank

September 17, 2016

I was very sad to learn of Jo's passing. I had the privilege of working with Jo for many years -- she was beloved of everyone who knew her. I enjoyed reading about her activities post-retirement as they so aptly reflected her values--family, support of nature and the environment and service to vulnerable persons. Jo deeply touched the lives of so many people--her kind and passionate spirit and her love for her children leave a beautiful legacy.

September 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TA

September 14, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Corinth 1:3-5

Charles A

September 14, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Kelly family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

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