Wilma Gross Kelley's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Athens, Alabama

Wilma Gross Kelley

January 8, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Athens, Alabama

Wilma Gross Kelley's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Athens, Alabama

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Benefield Funeral Home

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Wilma Gross Kelley

January 8, 1938 - January 3, 2026 (87 years old)

Athens, Alabama

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Wilma Gross Kelley Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilma Gross Kelley of Athens, Alabama, who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Gross Kelley to pay them a last tribute.

Though Wilma has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her husband David Kelley; and her siblings, Janie Traylor and Jimmy Gross. She is survived by: her daughter Joy Bailey of Athens, AL; her grandchildren, Kailin Bailey and Ryan Bailey; and her parents, Arlin Gross and Minnie Lee Parker Gross.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benefield Funeral Home



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Jan 08

Visitation

Benefield Funeral Home
17624 US-431, Wedowee, AL 36278

Thu

Jan 08

Graveside service

Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
12215 Co Rd 59, Wedowee, AL 36278

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