JEAN KELLEY MILFORD January 30, 1927 - July 12, 2013 Jean Kelley Milford, age 86, passed away at her residence at the Presbyterian Home in Easley, SC, on Friday, July 12, 2013. Born in St. Augustine, FL, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Dexter Kelley and the late Lena Carnes Kelley. For 58 years, she was the loving and devoted wife of the late James Lamar Milford until his death in 2007. Mrs. Milford was a graduate of Furman University with a BA degree in Home Economics. For many years, she was a dedicated teacher, having taught Home Economics in Gaffney, and later taught first and second grades at Cleo Bailey School in Anderson, LaFrance Elementary School, Belton Elementary School and Oakwood Christian School. Jean was an avid reader, and enjoyed quilting, sewing, needle point and cross stitching. She and her husband, Lamar, enjoyed square dancing together. She volunteered as a Pink Lady with the Women's Auxiliary at AnMed Health Medical Center. Jean was also a gifted artist. Mrs. Milford was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Milford is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Oxford and her husband, John, and Kathy Hall and her husband, Dean, both of Anderson; a step-son, James Michael Milford of Lubbock, TX; a sister, Diane Ginn of Anderson; also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Lamar, Jean was preceded in death by a brother, David Page Kelley. A Graveside service to celebrate and honor the life of Jean Milford will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM at the Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson, with Rev. Allyson Helvie officiating. The family is at the residence of Kathy and Dean Hall and will receive friends at Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 1404 North Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621. Events Graveside service Monday, July 15, 2013 11:00AM Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery 2101 SC 413 Anderson, SC Final Resting Place Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery 2101 SC 413 Anderson, SC