Katie Estelle Coirbett Kelly
2nd Cousin Once Removed





Obituary
21 Jan 2015
Quinn Mcowen

Katie Estelle Corbett Kelly, 82, of Burgaw gently passed from her earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Pender Memorial Hospital. She was born January 20, 1933 in Bladen County, one of 14 children born to Willie Daniel and Ivy Daniel Corbett. Katie was predeceased by her husband, James “Doodle” Kelly; sisters, Lillie Mae Sidbury, Lucille Woodcock, Lois Horrell, Doris Johnson, Eunice Mathis and Jane woodcock; and brothers, Floyd, Willis, Clarence, Colon, Thurman and Herman Corbett.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra S. Kelly; sons, Larry Kelly (Cheryl) and Alan Kelly; grandchildren, Matthew Kelly, Eric Kelly, Kayla Lindsay, and Allison Kelly Bloom (Keith); brother, Johnny Milton Corbett, Sr.; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Katie was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church and was an organizing charter member of Battle of Moores Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Katie was blessed with a long and fruitful life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend admired for her kindness, servitude and endless dedication. All were welcome in her home that she filled with love and good cooking. She always had a smile on her face, a hand stretched out to others, and a heart ready to show the love of Christ within her. Fond memories our dear Katie will be treasured.

The family will receive friends 10 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with service beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Wayne Bateman will officiate. Burial will follow in Moores Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.


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