Zelma Dorsey Kelly Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Zelma Dorsey Kelly of Bessemer City, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Zelma left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Zelma Dorsey Kelly to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Newton Dorsey and Nora Florence Holt Dorsey; her husband Lonnie Lee Kelly; and her children, Vanessa Dale Kelly and Rodney Dwayne Kelly.
She is survived by: her son Doug Kelly; her grandchildren, Alisha Kelly Robbins (James), Eric Williams, Eli Kelly and Morgan Lee Kelly; her friend Susan Lineberger Robinson; her niece Vickie (Jimmy Hass); and her great grandchildren, Chris and Stephen Robbins.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Westview Gardens Cemetery (1123 Edgewood Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016).
