Betty Jean (Duke) Kelly

Betty Jean Duke Kelly, 83, of Kannapolis passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, June 26 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Graham officiating. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Plaza Mausoleum. His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home the hour prior to the funeral.

Betty was born May 10, 1940, in Durham NC, a daughter of the late Eulis and Della Weaver Duke. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded by her sister, Peggy Jacobs.

Betty was a longtime area resident, moving here with her family from the Durham Area in 1970. She attended Canaan Baptist Church in Salisbury. She enjoyed family trips to Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and the beach. Betty was a loving and devoted homemaker to her husband and son.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William “Bill” W. Kelly of Kannapolis, her son William Wayne Kelly, Jr. of Kannapolis, her two grandsons, Steven Kelly and Garret Kelly (Kelly), both of Mt. Pleasant. Betty is also survived by six great-grandchildren Connor, Colton, Ali, Jaylynn, Cayden and Jody.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.