Phyllis Kelley's Obituary
Phyllis June Kelley, age 74, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2010 in an automobile accident in Bolivar, Missouri.
She was born June 4, 1936 in Springfield, Missouri to Ted Melton and Ida Belle (Towe) Melton.
On August 7, 1955 Phyllis married Sammie James Kelley, Jr. In Springfield, Missouri.
Phyllis worked for the Lilly Tulip/Solo Cup Company for 47 years prior to her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Chub Melton, Charlie Melton, one sister, Josephine Pratt and a granddaughter, Rachel Denise Kelley.
Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Ron Kelley and his wife Robin of Springfield, Missouri, Ricky J. Kelly and his wife Denise of Springfield, Missouri, three brothers, John Melton of Illinois, Jim Melton of Springfield, Missouri, Teddy Melton of Chadwick, Missouri, one sister, Iona Carroll of Springfield, Missouri, three grandchildren, Kent Dodson, Thomas James Kelley and Brian Lee Kelley.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri with Mr. Lavern Maxwell officiating. Musical selections will be "Amazing Grace" and "The Old Rugged Cross". Burial will follow at Robberson Prairie Cemetery just North of Springfield. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00pm Sunday at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri.
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