Isabelle Kelley Motley Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Isabelle Kelley Motley (Carthage, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Isabelle left this world on September 25, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Isabelle shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Isabelle farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thadeus Leroy Kelley and Versie Kelley (Davis); her spouse A. R. Motley; and her son-in-law Charles Green. She is survived by: her children, Carole Pierce (Dan) of Denver, Colorado, Cindy Hann (Bryan) of Carthage, Missouri and Randy Motley (Vana) of Olathe, Kansas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Carthage Nazarene Church (2000 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836). A memorial service was held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene Youth, in care of Knell Mortuary, 308 W. Chestnut, Carthage, MO, 64836.
