Millie Ruth Kelley

Funeral Services for Millie Ruth Kelley, age 99, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Dana Coker will officiate with Liz Talbert assisting. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas. Millie passed away Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021, at The Woodmoore Assisted Living in Bonham, Texas.

Millie was born in Savoy, Texas to Dell and Myrtle Kelley on October 12, 1921. Millie was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Mary and Dora, and many cousins and friends.

Millie was employed by General Telephone Company for over 45 years. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her sisters and after they passed, Millie enjoyed traveling with her special friend, Paula Cranfill. Millie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bonham for numerous years. She was also a member of the Builder's Sunday school class. Millie also served on many committees over the years. Millie was a member of a quilting club, Young at Heart at TMC hospital Bonham and helped begin the Kool Lunch Program.

Millie loved to mow her own yard and mowed until she was in her 90s. She also enjoyed her flowers and plants. Millie loved her family, and she loved the holidays. She was a tough and sassy lady with some stubbornness. Millie reminded us of the Duracell bunny because she never slowed down. She contributed walking and exercise to her longevity. Millie also said it was a blessing and a curse to out live your family and friends.

We would like to thank Hollee Scott and TMC Home Healthcare, Jessica Shannon and Hospice Plus, and the staff at the Woodmoore Assisted Living for all the loving care shown to Millie and her caregivers. Also, a special thank you to Paula Cranfill for always calling to check on Millie and coming to visit her. And a big special thanks to Erma for being an angel and dedicated caregiver.

Millie is survived by Joann Hamilton, Jennifer and Robert Aguirre, Ashleigh and Henry Tobolka, Zach Weeks, Ally Weeks, Patrick and Lou Ann Warren and many other cousins.

Memorials can be made to Hospice Plus and Fannin County Children's Center in lieu of flowers.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Warren, Zach Weeks, Robert Aguirre, Michael Warren, and Ally Weeks.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Chaney and Heaston Gentry.

The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2021.