of Heber Spring, AR
July 7, 1939 - December 23, 2015
Dorothy ''Sue'' Kelley was born at home in Lakeside, Missouri on July 7, 1939, and left for her heavenly home on December 23, 2015. She was born to Eltinge Luke and Leona Sybeal Tarrant Burris. Her parents named her well. Dorothy means Gift of God and Sue means graceful lily. Her devotion to God and the grace in which she lived her life are unquestionable. We are not talking about some passive, sideline person of faith. She lived her life with passion, full of charm and beauty. Her idealism was forceful, but always tempered with gentle kindness and tender support of others. She taught us how to always do our best, stand up for ourselves, to have one another's backs, and somehow still hold all those around us in love. She was devoted to her children, and her children included those she worked with and those lucky enough to come within the circle of those she helped. She filled our lives with light, love and laughter that we will share for years to come. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Kelley, granddaughter Caitlin Kelley Fuchs, her brother Charles Burris and sister Patricia Briebiesca. She is survived by her sons Martin, Jeff (Tracie), and Kyle Kelley; daughters Kim and Kristina Kelley (Eddy Rodriguez); grandchildren: Ryan (Katie), Jena´, Carter, Alec, Alex, Jacob, Keaton, Kelsey, Amelia, A'livia, and Jared Kelley, Courtney Adams, Casi Fuchs, and Janssen (Megan) and Madison Wiedower; great-grandchildren: Benjamin Fuchs, Ethan Riggs, Brayden and Aubree Adams, and Kason Holmes; siblings Louise Stapleton (Gene), Robert Burris (Betty), Richard Burris (Annie), Buddy Burris (Joyce), Sandi Zimmerman (Don), and Timothy Burris; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with entombment following at Crestlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is Sunday, December 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
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6 Condolence(s)
Jerra Linn
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
My thoughts are with you all. Sue was such a dear person who loved and laughed easily. I hope you all are filled with wonderful memories of which you can always cherish.
BONNIE DIXON-HOLLOWAY
Monday, December 28, 2015
KEATON, KELSEY, AMELIA AND A'LIVIA: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. I always enjoyed talking to her at the flower shop. I know she will be missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Brian Watkins
Sunday, December 27, 2015
It's with greatest honor to have known this precious lady. I pray the next time I see her, she will walk up and hug me and look up with her beautiful smile. It was many times that smile gave me comfort that things would be alright. Her love was unconditional and with great joy.
You will be missed, Grandma. Please smile down on us from above in peace.
Love always,
Brian Watkins
Jill Hanson
Friday, December 25, 2015
My condolences to Sue's entire family...and peace and comfort to you all.
I had the opportunity some years back to spend a few hours with Sue and Kim, sitting around Marty's kitchen table telling stories and just talking. It was just normal conversation, but comfortable, as if we'd known each other a long time. I look forward to doing that again in heaven some day!
Sincerely,
Jill
Melissa Nickols
Friday, December 25, 2015
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have comfort from the scriptures like John 5:28-29 and Romans 24:15. We can be sure of this hope of a resurrection.
Janet Jones
Friday, December 25, 2015
Dear Sue's family - Your loss is devastating, especially at this season. Sue was a wonderful friend and I have missed her since she retired. May her love and good memories surround you and sustain you. Janet Jones, Beta Sigma Phi sorority sister, Conway