This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Vivian Kelley. Please in lieu of gifts and flowers donate to a charity near and dear to our Mom.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -
https://diy.lls.org/fundraiser/4848365Vivian Kelley, R.N (retired)
Born in Augusta, Georgia on December 29, 1946 to Mary C. Wood (Williams) and Robert W. Edwards, Jr. transitioned this life on August 8, 2023 after a long battle with Leukemia. Mother of three: Yvette D. (Kelley) Fowler, Rochelle L. Kelley and Warren A. Kelley; Grandmother of four: Corey A. Kelley, Terren X. Kelley, Jordan M. Wells and Cheyenne J Kelley; Great Grandmother of six: Chaniya Kelley, Corey A. Kelley, Jr. , Cornell Kelley, Ermias Wells, Sakari
Wells and Aizen Wells; Sister to: Gwendolyn Johnson, Paulette Johnson, Mark Johnson, Veronica Williams and Lynette Mapp. Survived by a son-in-law Christopher M. Fowler and many nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-friends and friends - including a very dear friend and family member who stood vigilant in her last days, “Auntie Rita” Galaviz.
Vivian was a registered nurse who graduated from Boston College, School of Nursing in 1973. She spent 40 years in the field and specialized in maternal/child, labor and delivery, postpartum and high-risk antepartum care. She was a former Girl Scout leader and a longtime member of the Black Nurses Association until her retirement in 2013. She was an avid traveler, loved music, reading and collected African-American art. Her favorite pastime and love were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has left a legacy of service and love. She was our rock and will be forever missed.