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Kathleen Chelf Obituary
She was a 1951 graduate of Magnolia High School class, the oldest living member of Pikeview Baptist Church, enjoyed traveling and collecting pieces of cactus along the way, quilting, making dolls and raising flowers. More than anything she loved her family, friends and Jesus.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Chelf; her parents, Byron and Lillian Talley Dye; two sisters, Francise Close and Anna Mae Miller: a brother, Colon Dye; and an infant brother, Lowell Dye.
She is survived by three daughters, Julie (Mark) Burba and Karen Chelf, both of Magnolia, and Holly (Jeff) Lindquist of Redwood City, California; two sons, Tim (Marla) Chelf and Frank Chelf, both of Glasgow; seven grandchildren, Mike (Amy) Gowen, Kristi (Chad) Riggs, Tyler (Lindsay) Chelf, Eddy (Megan) Downs, Bryan (Lauren) Downs, Tom Lindquist and Annika Lindquist; 10 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia with Bro. Gary Talley and Bro. Phil Buckner officiating. Burial will follow alongside her husband in Pikeview Cemetery.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and continues at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donations can be made in Kathleen's honor to Pikeview Baptist Church. Donations can be made at the funeral home or mailed to 2923 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia KY 42757-8317
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Jun
10
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home
9025 New Jackson Hwy., Magnolia, KY 42757
Jun
11
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home
9025 New Jackson Hwy., Magnolia, KY 42757
Jun
11
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home
9025 New Jackson Hwy., Magnolia, KY 42757
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