Athens - Lila O'Kelley, age 97, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Quiet Oaks Nursing Home.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maggie Shelnut Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ruby Gunter. She was a homemaker, member of the Salvation Army Church and attended Johnson Drive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Frances Shiflet of Hartwell, Sue and Billy Melton of Hull, JR and Peggy O. Smith of Hull, Betty "Bootsy" and Jimmy Human of Royston; sons: George O'Kelley of Danielsville, Johnny and Diane O'Kelley of Danielsville; sister: Lucy Prather of Hull; brother: Ralph Duncan of Loganville; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 at p.m. at Gordon's Chapel United Methodist Church with Mr. Shannon O'Kelley officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Lord & Stephens, EAST.
Flowers will be accepted.
Lord & Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.