Miss my sweet friend.  Many wonderful memories of our days in St. Stephen office.  What fun we had.  Kelly was truly one of a kind.  A classic!!  Love her, Tim  and the kids so much.  I think of her ad those days often.  She will never be forgotte.

Annaboo



Loved Kelly for many years.  We worked together at SSUMC for years and always had so many laughs and conversations.  Love her whole family and miss her so much still.  She was a great friend and
 one of the best people I have ever known.. 

Kelly was there for my husband Stephen in the darkest hours of his fighting cancer.  Stephen would tell me about talking with her during their chemo treatments or about her calling him to check on things. He was impressed with her upbeat attitude and her concern for him while fighting her own battle.  He followed her blogs daily.  Although I never met Kelly, I attended the celebration of her life today and had the opportunity to tell her Boy Scout son how much she had meant to him.  What an amazing woman!

Tim-
My heart goes out to you and your children.  I remember seeing Kelly's beautiful bridal photo on your desk at work.  When I met Kelly, I knew that she was truly special-so smart, kind and full of life.  I remember seeing her at Chimney Rock State Park at a Girl Scout event.  We were doing an activity about owls for the girls.   At work gatherings, we would talk about our kids and share stories.   She was so full of love. I respected her as an engineer, mother, volunteer and friend.  Looking through all of the beautiful photos, remembering Kelly's smile, and reading about her strength and grace, she continues to inspires me. 
May God grant you the strength to get through this time until you are once again united.
~Carol Hambridge


I remember being at the Gray's home, and Kelly, Tracy, and their friends acted out the song "Grease Lightening". The girls were great, sang wonderfully, and did all the dance and hand movements! I think Kelly was 11 or 12 at the time and led the group. Very entertaining!
Kelly was always smiling and pleasant to everyone.
Our sincerest condolences to Tim, Ashley, Stephen, Fred, Thalia, Tracy, Peter, and all family and loved ones. God has a new angel.

The Board and members of the North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers (NCAFPM) express our sorrow and empathy to all who loved and appreciated Kelly.  She was a steady worker and friend as she served our association well with web page updates, newsletters, conferences, and the myriad of tasks that she handled.  Her courage was an example to many of us who were blessed by her trust and thankfulness in our Creator.  A never wavering faith gives us all the assurance that she did not lose the battle but has indeed found victory for eternity with her Lord.
Thank you, Kelly, for your example, friendship, and life.   God bless your family and friends.


Prayers and confort to all the family at this time.  Even though I never met Kelly , I knew her through her loving parents and deeply mourn her loss with the family.  She was a wonderful fighter through these last 3 years and a real example to all that knew her and read her blog.  What an example!  Dave and my condolence is with you.  God bless.

Thalia &Fred
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this time of loss.
Your daughter, Kelly was a wonderful woman,
Full of strength and goodness.
She will be sorely missed 

Tim,

A beautiful soul and a fierce fighter... even though we never met she will be remembered for her love of God, her family and courage that was beyond measure.

With deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort,

An

   Tim,
     I am so sorry to see this about your wife.  Sounds like she was a wonderful person. You have my deepest condolence. Cecelia Cole

OBITUARY

Mrs. Kelly Elizabeth Gray Keesling

March 17, 1968 – May 30, 2019

McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel

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