Betty Lou Kelley, 80 of Guntersville, Al. passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026.
She was born September 29, 1946, in Boaz, Al to Aubrey Joe Pearce and Ila Bernice Colvin Pearce.
Betty graduated Marshall County High School in 1964 and attended Northeast Community College, the University of Alabama and Jacksonville State University. She received a master’s degree in education in 1972.
Her teaching career began at Arab Elementary School and then moved to the Guntersville School System where she taught 2nd, 3rd, and finally 5th grade. She retired in 2005 after 33 years.
Betty was an active member of Creek Path Baptist Church and the Whole Backstage theatre. She is remembered for her beautiful voice and loving spirit that strengthened everyone she met.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Phillip Kelley, her children Brandon Kelley (Scarlett), Warren Kelley (Shelly) and Caroline DeBerry (Jason). Her cherished grandchildren include Bennett, Anna, Grace, Avery, Brooke, Alex, Andie, Bailey, and Andrew. She is also survived by brothers Ben Pearce and Steve Pearce, and sisters Bonnie Hettinger of Huntsville, and Tana Bonds of Guntersville.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Tony Pearce and Jeff Pearce and grandchildren Jake, Hope, Sara and Alice Kelley.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1pm until time of service at 2pm at Guntersville Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery.
