Charolette Marie Kelley Daubs, age 66 of Winchester, passed away on
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after a brave battle with glioblastoma brain cancer,
surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin County, Charolette was
born on September 3, 1960, to Dorothy Marie Kelley and Robert Wilson
Kelley. She dedicated her life to education, teaching at Decherd Elementary for
37 years and leaving a lasting impact on countless students, teachers, and
colleagues throughout her career. Charolette was a longtime member of
Southside Baptist Church where she spent many years as the treasurer, working
in the kitchen, and directing vacation bible school. Above all else, Charolette
loved her family and was the best mom and nana to her girls. She loved
traveling, especially to Colorado and cruising to different destinations. She and
her husband, Steve, were working on traveling to all of the National Parks. She
also enjoyed reading and listening to gospel and country music, especially music
by George Strait and The Gaithers. Charolette was a mentor to all the educators
and friends around her. Everyone who knew her knew she was a straight
shooter who told you like it was, even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. She
will be remembered for her intelligence and love she had for her family and
friends. Charolette was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Marie Kelley,
and brother, Anthony Wade Kelley. She is survived by her husband, Steven Earl
Daubs; father, Robert Wilson Kelley; daughters, Elizabeth Ann Hayes (Joel) and
Emily Michelle Pickett (Jeremy); sister, Connie Kelley Little (Tim);
granddaughters, Hannah Marie Hayes and Emilia Jo Pickett; and a host of
friends and extended family. The family would like to thank Denisa, Betty, Angie,
Stefani, and Jeri at Amedisys Hospice for the love and care that they have shown
through one of the hardest times of their lives. Visitation will be held on Sunday,
October 11, 2026, from 5:00pm -8:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral
Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, 11:00am from
the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Duane Brown,
officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens with family and
friends serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW,
Winchester, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
