Barbara K. Kelley, 78, went to be with her heavenly father on December 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Kelley, daughter, Debbie Walters and grandson Jack Jones, III.

She is survived by children, Angel Wallace (William), Joyce Stubbs (Tommy), Lynn Kilgore (Stanley) and Tommie Walters (Kelly); 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Gene Ellis, and best friend Martha.

Visitation was held Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Gardendale Funeral Home, 2214 Decatur Highway.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 2, 2012 at Gardendale Funeral Home with Reverend Stanley Kilgore officiating.

Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice to 1100 East Park Drive Suite #303, Birmingham, AL 35235 in her memory.