Leatha Patton Kelley Tripp Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leatha Patton Kelley Tripp of Marion, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 87, on August 22, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Horace Graham Patton and Florence Ellen Reed Patton; and her siblings, Horace Patton, Helen Patton Edgins, Dorothy Patton Grigg and Robert Patton.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Cabe (Tim), Karen Hughes (Randall), Alton Kelley, Jr. (April) and Kendall Waugh (Darren); the father of her children Alton Kelley, Sr.; her grandchildren, Timberly Cabe (Dan), Kaitlyn Stephens (TJ), Randa Hughes (Dallas), Tristan Cox (Toby), Ryan Hughes, Tyler Walker (Megan), Alton Kelley, III, Ada Kelley, Reagan Spearman (Tre), Mackenzie Waugh, Reid Waugh, Oliver Waugh and Kelly Walker (Michael); her great grandchildren, Jace, Alex, Cole, Creasman, Kaidence, Waylon, Cali Mae, Ivy Rayne, Callahan and Ellie; her brothers, John Patton (Debbie), James Patton (Mary Jane), Paul Patton (Donna), Kenneth Patton (Jean) and Steve Patton (Carolyn); her siblings-in-law, Delores Patton, Jimmy Edgins and Carmie Grigg; and her caregivers, Neydi and Empera Fuentes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a scholarship for future educators in her memory. Donations may be made payable to: Leatha Kelley Educator Fund.
