Obituaries
Obituaries

Kelly, Jean

Sept 6, 2024

KELLY, Jean C.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jean C. Kelly, which occurred on September 2, 2024. Our dearly loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. A viewing will be held at the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, on Friday, September 13 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Holsey Temple C.M.E. Church,704 Charlotte Place, on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 AM, followed by the interment at West View Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive. A repast will be held after the interment at Holsey Temple C.M.E. Church.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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