Irene Murphy Kelley, age 85, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at NHC of Anderson. Born in Anderson County, SC on February 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Moultrie Murphy and Bertha Bratcher Murphy. She was a beloved housewife, mother and a loving grandmother. She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church for more than 55 years. She is survived by her children, Barry A. Kelley and his wife Freda, of Anderson, SC, Dale A. Kelley and his wife Judi of Flower Mound, TX, and Nancy Kelley Smith and her husband Delano, of Starr, SC; six grandchildren, Emily Flores, Erin Kelley, Matthew Kelley, Brent Kelley, Courtney Smith, and Clay Smith; three great-grandchildren, Ezra Flores, Micah Kelley, and Miles Kelley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Arnold C. Kelley; and two brothers, David Samuel Murphy and Charles Linder Murphy. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Ron Fousek officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, prior to the service, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Eureka Baptist Church, 1600 Highway 29 North, Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Thursday, April 27, 2017 2:00PM - 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:30PM 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