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Janis Kelly Obituary
Mrs. Janis was born in Blakely and spent her entire life here, raising a family and contributing to our community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Joe and Jeanette Elliott English, brother, Charles English, and wife Merlene, also her husband of 56 years, James "Ed" Kelly. She was a secretary for Superior Sales, a local company her and Mr Ed ran for many years. She was also a member of The First Methodist Church, Blakely.
Mrs. Janis is survived by Daughter, Jamie Kelly Chapman (Wesley) of Dothan, Son, James Mark Kelly (Marie) also of Dothan. Grandchildren, Wes Chapman (Krysti), Ryles Chapman (Chelsie), Matt Chapman (Jillian), and Mary Katherine Chapman (fiancé Colton Carpenter). Great-Grandchildren, Maddie, Saylor, Sawyer, Beau, and Scout.
Memorial Services for Mrs. Janis Kelly and Mr. Ed Kelly will be held on at 11:00 AM Monday, July 8, 2024 in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home with Pastor Tucker Lewis officiating.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family asked that friends support a cause dear to the heart of Mrs. Janis, First Methodist Church Clothes Closet, mail donations in honor to 397 College Street, Blakely, GA 39823.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
21802 Lucile Road PO Box 126, Blakely, GA 39823
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Linda Tew
July 30, 2024
I live in Panama City but have a small house in Webb, Alabama. I was rambling one day and accidently found the clothes closet for first methodist in Blakely. Janis was at the door and we started to talk ; we instantly liked each other. I always loved to talk to her as she was more than friendly but was a warm person with a sweet personality. She invited me to visit her church which I did one Sunday. I will truly miss seeing her and talking with her when I visit Blakely. She was a hard worker and dedicated in all she did. Linda Tew
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