Naomi Hardy Kerley

Obituary: Kannapolis, NC- Mrs. Naomi Kate Hardy Kerley was received by our heavenly Father into her eternal home on Monday, May 9th, 2011. She will forever be lovingly remembered as the dearest wife of 65 years, loving mother, sweetest grandmother, blessed sister-in-Christ and caring friend to every person so fortuitous to have had her in their life or to have crossed her path. She was the wonderful and devoted mother of two daughters and has helped to nurture and shape the lives of four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born on November 24, 1928; she was preceded in death by her mother and father, Robert and Betty Hardy of Bassett, Virginia. The last of her thirteen siblings to pass on, she continues to be loved by her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband, Elder Rom Kerley, Jr.; two daughters, Carol K. Eagle & husband, Randy and Kim K. Hill & husband, Grant, both of Kannapolis, NC; four grandchildren, Chris Eagle, Casey Pless & husband, Michael, and Dustin Woodard, all of Kannapolis, NC, and Ashley Cates & husband, Shaun of Charlotte, NC; and three great-grandchildren, Sydney Pless, Zane Pless, and Sophia Eagle. Daily, she enjoyed studying her Bible, writing in her journal and composing children's stories to share with her grandchildren. Her most noteworthy writing accomplishment is her family's history with personal anecdotes for each brother and sister. Some of her other favorite hobbies included cooking, sewing, quilting, crocheting, cross stitching, walking, cryptoquip, and playing "Spider" solitaire. Her family holds many treasured keepsakes and cherished photographs. Nature and the handiwork of God has always amazed her and enjoying it whether it was looking out in her own backyard or making trips to unique places has always put a smile on her face and made her at peace. She often pointed it out in trees, blue skies, rainbows, sunsets, and especially the mountains. Being a minister's wife, she often traveled with her husband and looked forward to entertaining many families visiting from other churches in their home. During the course of her life she enjoyed careers at NAPA, Bell South, and fulfilling the role of office manager at the (Hardy) family business. She was a member of Mills Chapel Primitive Baptist Church for 49 years. Her memorial service will be held there at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 12, 2011 with Elder Joe Helms officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com who is handling the arrangements. The family expresses sincere gratitude to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County and its many supporting services and caregivers. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes out to Tiffany, Dawn, and Sylvia for their compassionate care and exceptional attitude. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday May 11,2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday May 12, 2011 Mills Chapel Primitive Baptive Church Kannapolis, NC

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC