Obituary for Helen Kirby Kelley
Helen Kirby Kelley, 87, of Draper, VA passed away peacefully on Saturday May 16, 2020 in the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. She was born on June 20, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Duval Adams Kirby and Maude Mae Allison Kirby of Draper. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Joseph Francis Kelley and her son John Duval Kirby.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sister, Jean K. Plott, Fairlawn; daughters, Martha K. Biggar (Ed), Draper and Elizabeth K. Whitman (Robert), Pulaski; son, Joseph N. Kelley, Draper; grandchildren, John & Julia Whitman, Pulaski; several nieces and a nephew; and numerous cousins and friends. She was a long-time member of the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church.
The family is grateful for the quality of care from the staff of Pulaski Health and Rehab, who became part or her family. They request no visitors at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 2755 Old Baltimore Rd., Draper, VA 24324, or to the charity of your choice.
Mrs. Kelley’s service will be private.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
May 18, 2020 @ 1:35 pm
Deep condolences to all Mrs. Kelley’s family. She was one of the first people I met in Pulaski when I moved there in 1976. Mrs. Kelley was one of the sweetest, kindest, most gracious ladies.Over the years, I would meet her from time to time, often at Belk’s. It was always a daybrightener to see her smile. Prayers for peace and comfort fo all of you. With sympathy, Donna Knarr
May 18, 2020 @ 4:46 pm
Mrs Kelley was a sweet lady. She will be missed. We are praying for the family.
The Quesenberry family
May 18, 2020 @ 9:20 pm
Mrs. Kelley was such a sweet, kind, and precious lady to me. I enjoyed my time with her. She will be greatly missed. I’ll cherish all my fond memories of her. My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Her two daughters Martha and Elizabeth you showed so much love to your mother and she loved you dearly. Prayers for comfort and peace. 🙏
May 18, 2020 @ 7:26 pm
Mrs. Kelley was a very special lady to us at PHRC. Her smile and lady like demeanor will be remember by many. It was our privilege to care for and about your mother. We will always remember her and the love you all showed your mother. God bless and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Again our sincere condolences, love in Christ. Terrie Turner Hancock. Administrator PHRC.
May 18, 2020 @ 9:58 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Kelly. Losing a parent is so difficult. May God’s love and peace be with your family. Sarah Horton
May 19, 2020 @ 2:03 am
Such a kind lady with the sweetest spirit. So sorry for your loss, Martha, Elizabeth and family.
May 19, 2020 @ 10:58 am
Prayers for comfort to the family. Great lady, great family. God bless you all.
May 19, 2020 @ 11:10 am
Helen was the sweetest women you would ever meet. She was active in activity programs at Pulaski Health and Rehab. She will be greatly missed by me. Prayer and comfort for the family.
Naheel
May 20, 2020 @ 6:37 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Keeping you all in our prayers
With Sympathy,
Paul, Mary and Maggie Sayers