Dortha Kelley

Dortha is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. Joe Dee Kelley – who she dated for three months and married on her 16th birthday. Her two brother, Waymer King and Ezra King; Her parents, Nathan and Maggie King.

Dortha is survived by her son, Rev. Ronald Joe Kelley (Paula), of Benton, AR; her daughter, Valarie Jannette Kelley, of Benton, AR; her 1 grandson, Rev. Joseph Paul Kelley (Sherri), of Yukon, OKLA and three great-grandchildren, Dekan Allen, Bennett Jo and Davis Paul and many other family members and friends that will miss her dearly.

Dortha was a homemaker, devoted Pastor’s wife and a loving mother. She joyfully served the Lord by faithfully following her husband through several pastorates and 13 years of District Ministry with the Tennessee Assemblies of God and while he was the voice out front, she was the strong and silent support. She enjoyed singing with her husband, singing in the church choir and loving and caring for those in need. One of her greatest joys was teaching the children’s classes and working in the baby nursey. One of her strongest attributes was when her minister husband would bring people home unannounced there was always room at the dining table for them. Although she will be missed, she longed to go home to Heaven to see Jesus and her loving Joe Dee.

To honor Dortha’s wishes, her Funeral Service will be a graveside service on Tuesday, November 30, at 2 pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Centerville, Tennessee.

Due to Dortha’s love of children and her passion for missions, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC) in care of the Arkansas Assemblies of God, 10924 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Kelley family.