Dorothy Kelley Obituary
She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Col. Albert C. Kelley, Jr. Her parents were the late Homer Howard and Mary Lucille Griffin, as well as her siblings the late Howard Jr. and Norman
Griffin, Marie Oxford, Nina Wheeler, Buddy Griffin, and Peggy Jordan. She was also predeceased
by too many of her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen K. Porter and Shannon K. Sullivan as well as 4 grandchildren Graham Porter, Corey Porter, Colleen Sullivan, Danielle Slater and 6 great grandchildren.
She will be honored in a private family ceremony only.
The family requests in lieu of flowers to please make a donation to: American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Doctors Across Borders, Mercy Ships, or a veterans organization to help soldiers returning to America.
Visit the online obituary www.heritagechattanooga.com to post tributes and share memories.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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