Mrs. Mary E. Kelley

Mary Ellen Kelley, 84, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 18th, 2018. Born in Six Mile on August 27th,1934, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Allen Mitchell and Mozell Davis Mitchell.

She was a Southern Wesleyan University Alumnus and retired school teacher with a Masters Degree, serving over 30 years at Bethel Elementary School and an ADK member. She was a member of Simpsonville United Methodist Church and former member of Greenville First Wesleyan Church.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Elvin R. Kelley and siblings Vera Mitchell Peek, Dr. Virgil Mitchell, Eugene Mitchell, Edna Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell and Charles Mitchell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Cauley (Johnny) and Kim Stroud (Robert); grandchildren, Erica Cauley, Ashley Robinson (Justin), Jared Stroud (Taylor) and Ethan Stroud; two great-grandchildren, Aubrey Stroud and Emma-Grace Stroud; and beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She lovingly devoted her time serving Greenville First Wesleyan Church as Tithing Secretary and Secretary of Greenville First Wesleyan Women. She was actively involved in her Women’s Circle. She and her husband served as caregivers to many over the years, unselfishly giving of their time to help the sick or lend a helping hand.

The family would like to personally thank her many friends and family who came to her aide. A special thanks to the nurses and CNA’s at Brushy Creek Rehab and Healthcare and Palladium Hospice for your loving care.

The family will receive friends at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens on Saturday, December 22, 2018, from 1:30PM to 2:30PM with funeral services following at 3:00 PM. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. Memorials may be made to Simpsonville United Methodist Church, 215 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. The family is at their perspective homes. Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC