Betty Stamps Kelly, age 93, life-time resident of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House.
She was born December 12, 1927 in Anderson County and was the daughter of the late Loyd C. and Lillie Mae Stamps. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years John Kelly, Jr. Also preceding her in death are brothers, Harold, Haskell and Eugene Stamps; and sister, Margie S. Brown.
Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a homemaker, and caregiver to her entire family and will be missed and cherished by all. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Taylor (Hoyt) of Anderson, SC , and Susan Mayhew (Ronald) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandsons, Russell Taylor (Sharon), Chad Taylor (Alejandra), John Robert Mayhew (Kerri), Kelly Mayhew (Sara), and Jared Mayhew (Liz); great-grandsons, Zac, Liam, Sam, Stamps, Presley, and Banks; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn, Hayden, Celia, and Ida Kathryn; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may pay their respects and sign the Guest Register on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 12:30-5:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 and the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
Events
Paying of Respects
Sunday, April 25, 2021
12:30PM - 5:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
Anderson , SC 29621