Frances Madeline Pratt Kelly

KELLY, FRANCES MADELINE PRATT - went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Madeline was born November 8, 1935 in Knoxville, where she lived most of her life as a strong believer in Jesus Christ, a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She grew up in West Knoxville on Westland Drive, graduated with honors from Bearden High, attended UT and married Marion "Buddy" Kelly in 1956. Madeline, Buddy and their three children all worked in the family drug store and especially enjoyed family meals together on Sundays, cookouts on the back deck and re-telling stories about their ancestors. Madeline enjoyed cooking for and serving others in need. Her last years on earth were not comfortable as she suffered from multiple health problems. Her body became weak but her soul was always strong. A member of West Hills Presbyterian Church, Madeline was a devout Christian who ran the race and fought the good fight. She has received the Crown of Life and will live eternally because of the grace and mercy of God the Father. Her beautiful smile and selfless nature will be remembered and missed by many. Madeline is preceded in death by her father, E. Mahan Pratt and mother, Frances Prater Pratt. She is survived by spouse: Marion "Buddy" Kelly; sons, Nelson M. Kelly (Lori W. Kelly), Ben L. Kelly (Stephanie W. Kelly); daughter, Mary Virginia Kelly Price (Tom Price); grandchildren, Emily Frances Kelly, Richard Nelson Kelly, Nathan Thomas Price, Kathleen Kelly Price, Caroline Elizabeth Kelly, Benjamin Lane Kelly Jr., Connor Douglas Kelly; sisters and brother-in-laws, Fay and Don Clark, Kay and Mays Swicord, Mary Gaines and Bill Neill; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Sharon and Bill Thomas, Celia and Jim Bartlett; special cousins Patsy Lyle and husband Sam, Preston Gentry and husband Ed, Penny Cole and husband Bill, Polly Long and husband Barton, and Laurie "Doc" Pratt and wife Teresa. A special thank you to precious caregivers and friends, Connie Riddle and Carla Roy. A celebration of Madeline's Life will be 10:30 am Saturday at West Hills Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Scott V. Horne and the Reverend Dr. Fredrick C. Fowler, III officiating, Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Hills Presbyterian Church, 7600 Bennington Dr., Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 or Knox Area Rescue Ministries, 418 N. Broadway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com

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Frances Madeline Pratt Kelly

November 8, 1935 - November 17, 2010