Irene Thomas Kelly

Irene Thomas Kelly, 98, of Ripley, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Jackson General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born September 14, 1914 at Belgrove, WV, daughter of the late E.D. and Pearl Hatcher Thomas. She was a lifelong homemaker and a longtime member of the Apline Church. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Bernice Kelly, and although the couple had no children of their own, she was a true mother to a multitude of children throughout the years. In addition to her husband and parents, Irene was preceded in death by brothers Ivan Thomas, Samuel Thomas and George Thomas and sister Idress Westfall. Surviving: Brother, John E. Thomas; Sister, Beatrice Jones; Nephew, Keith Thomas; Nieces, Barbara Casto, Karen Moss, Loretta Mollohan and Cleta Walker. A celebration of Irene's life is set for Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home with Larry Jones officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Thomas Cemetery on Aplin Ridge. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.waybrightfuneralhome.com. Service: Tuesday, June 18, 2012 2 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Noon-2 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home