Cathie Kelley, 66, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. 

She was a native of the Chattanooga, TN area and was a long time resident of Rossville, GA. Cathie had a 28 year career with the Krystal Corporation in the accounts payable, payroll and real estate areas. She was a proud 1969 graduate of Rossville High School. She had a lifelong love of politics and was most recently the 2nd Vice Chair of the Walker County Republican Party. Cathie was also avid reader, loved movies and enjoyed science fiction.

She was preceded in death by her father, Baxter Kelley. 

Cathie is survived by her son, Michael (Niki) Kelley; her mother, Nina Kelley; brothers Steve (Juanita) Kelley & Dean Kelley and sisters Robin Higgins; and Sandra Kelley; niece Amanda (Dru) Smith and nephew Daniel Higgins. 

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11am in the South Crest Chapel with interment to follow at Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park.

Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to Hospice of Chattanooga or the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 9th, 2017 from 4 - 8pm in the South Crest Chapel.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

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