Christine Stephens Bomar Kelley

Christine Stephens Bomar Kelley of Union City, GA, passed away September 10, 2014 at the age of 95. She was the oldest daughter of Osby C. and Ora Long Stephens of Fairburn, Georgia. She is preceded in death by husband Archie Columbus Bomar of Palmetto to whom she was married for 31 years, and Alvin Willis Kelley of Goodwater, AL whom she was married to for 17 years, and her sister Mary Lynn Stephens Thomas of Fairburn. Christine is survived by sister Helen Stephens Steed, sons Steve Bomar and Richard Bomar/ daughter-in-law Diane; daughter Carole Bomar Matthews /son-in-law Ken. Five grandchildren are Michael (Julie) Matthews, Stephen (Kristy) Matthews and Christina (Jabin) Brady, Anna Jones, and David (Dorothy) Jones. Five great-grandchildren are Tucker and Tyson Flanders, Briley Kate Matthews, Jabin Brady, and Kristpher Jones. Christine grew up in Old Campbell County and graduated from Campbell High School in 1936. She worked both at Sears Roebuck and Rich’s department stores in Atlanta. Then with school-age children, she was quite successful as the “Avon Lady” in Palmetto. Upon marriage to Archie, she joined Ramah Baptist Church in Palmetto where they were faithful members of the choir. “Miss Christine” also found much joy in working with the children and youth of Ramah. At the time of her death, she had been a member of Ramah for 76 years. Christine was always devoted to her music ministry. It was through the love of gospel music that she met and married Alvin Kelley. Together, they travelled the Southeast attending and leading gospel singing conventions where she joyfully spent countless hours accompanying singers as the organist or pianist. When unable to travel, she would eagerly treat family and friends to “concerts” in her home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 11 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-964-4800.

Christine Stephens Bomar Kelley

July 26, 1919 - September 10, 2014