Catherine W. Kelly

12/23/1928 - 05/31/2019

Obituary For Catherine W. Kelly

Catherine Wright Kelly, 90 was the 2nd of six children born to the late John Elvin and Ethel Covington Wright on December 23, 1928. Catherine W. Kelly departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Duke Regional Hospital.

She was educated in the Durham Public School System. Catherine Wright Kelly lived a life of unconditional love she had a heart of gold and a warm, gentle spirit that reached out to all. Her young life was centered with love and admiration for her Mother, siblings and family. She loved life and lived life “just the way she wanted, all her life”. Prior to her illness, Cat loved to have a good time.

On February 6, 1976 she married her late husband Eugene Kelly of Wake County; and they were happily united in marriage for 37 years. Catherine Kelly was an employee of Duke University Medical Center Housekeeping for several years and was also a Union Steward Leader until her retirement on January 4, 1991. She was a strong advocate of “human rights” and always represented those peers whom she served in that capacity.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Otis Wright and Jesse (Joe) Wright; two sisters Lillian E. Alston and Edna (Big) Taylor all from Durham, NC. Who they all enjoyed family gatherings and sitting around talking about the “good ole days”. Although her life was filled with journeys and some health challenges she will always remain in our thoughts, hearts and lives.

Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy of love is her one sister, Elma “Nookie” Rogers, of Durham, NC; her children J. Delores Wright, Silver Spring, MD; Johnny Elvin Wright, Joseph Bernard Wright, Alton (Freddie) Wright and Carolyn Wright Bridges (all of Durham, NC). Also to cherish her memory are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at Holloway Memorial Funeral, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC., on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 1:30 pm, visitation from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.



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To the family and friends: We're so sorry to hear you are mourning the recent loss of your loved one.  May you find strength  and comfort from the words of Psalms 46:1 which reads: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." Our loving God is there for us if we ask for his help (1 John 5:14). He didn't intend for us to grow old or die.  He thus has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? What a joy it will bring all of us.  You can go online to JW.ORG and find out more about this resurrection.

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We can look forward to the day when there will be no more sickness and death. Revelation 21:4 says:..."He [God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." God cares for the brokenhearted; Psalm 34:18 assures us that he is close to them. Please accept my sincere condolences. Always remember God loves you and he cares for you! (Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 5:7)

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Sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. When I think of losing a loved one as you have, it brings to mind the promise that the Bible holds out at Revelation 21:3,4 where it says that the Grand Creator Jehovah God will wipe away sickness and death forever and reunite us with our loved ones on a clean earth in the near future.(John 5:28,29; Psalms 83:18) Please remember that God cares about what you are going through now. God loves you and will help you get through this difficult time. jw.org---(Website for more encouragement.)

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Aunt Cat, words cannot express how much I will miss you. I pray that our ancestors were there to greet you during your transition. May God and his Archangels look down from Heaven watching over and protecting our family during this difficult time and always. Charles (Carlos) Bright Washington, D.C.

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