Ruth Kelly

Ruth G. Kelly "Mammy" of Scott Depot, passed away very peacefully April 27, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer?s dementia at Broadmore Assisted Living, Memory Care Unit, Teays Valley; with her sons, their wives, unit employees and hospice by her side. Born February 18, 1923 in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Hattie T. Chaney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brother, Marshall Chaney and husband, Wade H. Kelly, Jr. Ruth is survived by her brother Jim Chaney , wife Marie of Madison; two sons, James H. Cyrus, wife Sandra and Michael L. Kelly, wife Kathy all of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Catherine Wildman, husband Aaron of Barnesville, Ohio, Diane Deweese of Scott Depot, Blaine H. Kelly, wife Caroline of Morristown, TN, Megan D. Johnson, husband Josh of Piney Flats, TN; nine great-grandchildren , one great-great grandchild, many nieces and nephews. Ruth was a Christian and member of Pine Grove Church of Christ, Scott Depot. Due to her illness she could not attend services, but always loved the Lord and praised his name. She also taught a young woman?s class early on at Pine Grove. She was always involved in vacation bible school and any church activities. She loved singing and was a talented soprano. Ruth was a graduate of St. Albans High School. She worked for Earl R. Shamblin, MD and Rose McClanahan, MD. She also worked for Sovine Electric and finally worked for Avon The Company for Women which she loved and excelled in. She loved sports, painting (she was good), reading, walking, flowers, the beach and mainly helping others. Ruth was a true nurturer. Ruth was most proud of her sons, and families. She helped raise all four of her grandchildren and loved doing it. Nothing was better than that and church. Ruth loved people very much and socializing and visiting with them. She had the best heart in the world. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Richard Hayes Jr. of South Charleston for his many years of care. Thanks to the Regency Place and staff during her two year and four month stay. Thanks to Dr. Cynthia Pinson, physician, the memory care unit and great staff of Broadmore Assisted Living during her one year and one month stay and Hospice for their care the last two weeks. Words cannot express the gratitude and thanks for your help. Services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday May 1, 2012 at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane with Minister Steve Fox of Kanawha City Church of Christ officiating and Minister Tim Jorgenson of Pine Grove Church of Christ assisting. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Monday at the funeral home.