Valery Joy Frazier Kelley,66, of Havelock, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2026 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.
Her service is 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Piney Grove AME Zion Church 1430 Temples Point Rd., Havelock. The interment will follow at the Carter-Morris Cemetery, Havelock.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. James C. Kelley, Sr.; her son, Christopher Kelley; daughter, Java Kelley; her grandson, Knowledge Kelley-Best; mother, Anna Bell Frazier, Havelock, NC; sisters, Deborah Frazier, Havelock, NC and Shirley Williams (Morris) Stafford, VA; three brothers, Barry Frazier and Alan Frazier (Gale) of Havelock and Rickey Frazier (Felicia) Chesapeake, VA; a host of in-laws from Patterson, NJ, Connecticut, New York, NY, Georgia and Florida.
A beautiful cousin inside and outside Val take your rest and keep singing unto the Lord anew song ,God has gang another angel you will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to the Frazier-Kelly family. 🙏🏽
May the peace of the Lord be with the Frazier-Kelley family in the passing of my dear friend Valery and college classmate. RIP my friend! Rickey Stewart and family
To The Kelley & Fraizer Family's...I'm Truly Lost For Words In The Loss Of Your Beloved Beautiful, Sweet, Loving,Caring, Beautiful Soul Valery! She Meant The World To Me She Loved Me Un Conditional Valery Always Had Encouraging Words For Me...Valery Was Chosen Inside Her Mother's Womb Valery Was Extra Special She Loved Everyone She Knew...She Was A Angel In My Eyes...🕊️🕊️Harlow & All Surrounding Communities Has Lost A Queen, Valery's Memories Will Last A LifeTime! Valery Is Singing In Her Heavenly Choir & Everyday Will Be Sunday! Take Your Crown Valery👑Lovely Submitted, Tammy Prichard & Family🌺💐🌸🌹🌷💕🕊️
Dear Dr. Kelley, Chris, Java, Alan, Dee & Family, There are no words to express our heartfelt condolences to you. Valery was an exceptionally beautiful women of God. Her radiant smile brightened our horizons. She was an absolute joy. During the latter years of Daddy's earthly journey, Valery visited him. During the visitation, she thanked him for availing his video-recording service at events hosted or sponsored by her; she also sang to and prayed with him. Moreover, Valery served on the 2022 Fraizer Family Reunion Committee. She organized the talent show for our first dinner gala and was a participant in the show with her son, Chris. Their duets were showstopping. Time nor space permits the many accolades about our dear beloved, Valery, who will be sorely missed. We (the Linster and Sadie Frazier Family) will never forget her love and kindness. Much love to you all.
My sincere sympathy to the Frazier-Kelly Family. RIP Valerie Tammy Jarman
I was deeply sad when I heard the loss of your beloved loved one I cannot find the words to say My heart is very heavy I know God made no mistakes. I know you all will see her again Valery was certainly a woman of God She had a spirit like no other She had a smile that lights up a room She wore many hats in the community and out of the community She was there when I got married She helped me put it together oh how heavy my heart is Rest in peace my dear friend to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord you have earned your wings now you are free fly high my friend fly high.. James you and your family are in my prayers🙏🙏🌹 Joyce Harker and family
We had the honor and privilege of caring for the Kelleys through their devastating journey with cancer. They traveled this road with dignity and grace. Unfortunately this ended too soon. Throughout their time they worked as a team. Mr. Kelley was always by his wife's side. Perhaps he was the best medicine for his lovely wife. At UNC we are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
James,
My brother, I'm so sorry. My heart hurts for you. I know this pain is deep, and I don't have all the right words, but I want you to know I'm here for you no matter what.
The Bible says in Psalms 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted." Right now, when everything feels heavy, God is close to you. He sees every tear.
And in Isaiah 41:10, He promises, "I will strengthen you, I will help you." Lean on Him when you feel weak. He will carry you through this.
Jesus said in John 11:25, "I am the resurrection and the life." Because of Him, death is not the end. There is hope beyond this pain.
I love you, brother. I'm praying for you and standing with you through this. You're not alone. In Love, Jose Sr
It saddens my heart,to know that Mrs.Valery has passed on.She was like a Mother to me.Such a BEAUTIFUL sweet soul,woman of God & what a BEAUTIFUL powerful voice God gifted her with.I am Blessed to have known her,and she will forever be missed & hold a special place in my heart ❤️ My deepest deepest condolences to the family.🙏Love Stella Tate
My sincere sympathy and prayers to the family 🙏🕊️
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To the Kelly and Frazier Family,
My heart is truly heavy as I write this. Words feel so small when trying to express the sadness of losing someone as precious as Valery. She was the definition of love in human form kind, gentle, and genuinely caring to everyone blessed enough to know her. If you could picture the most loving person imaginable, you would be picturing Valery.
Her warmth filled every room, her smile brought comfort, and her spirit reminded us all what it means to love deeply and live with grace. She had a beautiful way of making people feel seen, valued, and cherished, and that is a rare gift.
Although our hearts are hurting, we can find peace in knowing that her love does not end here. It lives on in every life she touched, every memory we hold, and every lesson she showed us about compassion and kindness. Her legacy will continue to shine through this family.
Please know that you are not alone in this sorrow. I am lifting each of you in prayer, asking for strength when the days feel heavy and comfort when the nights feel long. May you feel surrounded by love and held together by the beautiful memories you shared with her.
Valery may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
With all my love and deepest sympathy, Peggy Carter
Praying that Heavenly Father's Spirit will be with you as you grieve. I send her husband and the family, prayers of healing and comfort during this time of loss. Know that you are never alone and that God walks beside you all even through times of sorrow. I pray for you to find comfort, strength and peace during this time of mourning. I send my sincere condolences.
To the Kelly and Frazier family, It saddened me to hear about a wonderful friend who has touched the hearts of many and her songs of praise were heard across the land and sea. I heard a saying once by a great speaker, his words were announced across the world he said (Somewhere I read that black and white will hold hands together, he also spoke this phrase I'm heading to the Promise Land no more worries Free at Last, Free at Last Thank God Almighty I'm Free at Last). Sister Valery Joy Kelly battle was not a fight against sickness but her fight was against the devil that would try to keep her from meeting her Heavenly Father and seeing Jesus Christ the Son God who also put his life on the line for us. Stand strong family. Rev Rufus Carter Jr.
My Deepest Condolences to the family, Gloria Frazier
I was so deeply saddened to hear about Valery's passing. I had the privilege of attending Havelock High School with her, and I will always remember her sweet and gentle spirit. She was truly a kind soul whose warmth made a lasting impression on everyone around her.
Terry & Gwen Whitehead
Please know that my heart goes out to your family during this incredibly difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the beautiful memories you shared bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
May the Lord grant peace and comfort in this time and blessings to the family
Rest in peace, my sister in Christ.
Best Auntie a Nephew could have she loved God and always wanted to keep the family love going there's not enough words to describe how strong my auntie was I lost a Auntie but I know Heaven Gained an angel
Oh Val , my dear cousin , I will truly miss you and all our talks and programs I'm so grateful that I had a chance to speak/ laugh with you one last time and to see you connect with the father was an honor and privilege. Rest assure family she is definitely with the savior .
My sincerest condolences to the family of Valery Kelley. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Kelly; however, I have had the good fortune to meet her son, Chris. Chris is such a blessing to everyone he meets. What a tribute to a mother to have raised such good children! I pray the Lord's hand be on Chris and his family. May His face shine upon you. May He bring you comfort and sustain you until the day when you and your dearest mother will be united once again.
Your mother/sister was incredibly special and will be missed by so many.
To Dee and family. Sorry for loss of your sister Valery. My condolences is with you. As always, with love. Evelyn Nolan and Cornelius Nolan (JEEP).
Valery Frazier Kelley, A Beautiful soul, a woman who truly anointed and gifted in many ways. She's had anointed voice to sing and big heart to share with people. Always giving and caring and ministering the word of God. Chris and Java. You guys had a awesome mother and trust me I know yall have awesome father as well. Just know if need anything please reach out to me. My mother (Ms Anna May) gave you my contact information when she saw you last. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers and thoughts. Love: Apostle Alton and Prophet Tiffany Davis
Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Valery was not only a dear friend, but someone who shared some of the most meaningful and formative years of our lives. As dorm mates at Fayetteville State University in Smith Hall, we created memories filled with laughter, late-night conversations, dreams for the future, and unwavering support for one another. Those moments will forever remain treasured in our hearts. Valery's kindness, warmth, and beautiful spirit touched so many lives, including ours. We will always be grateful for the friendship we shared and for a bond that time and distance could never diminish. The impact she made will continue to live on through all of us who were blessed to know and love her. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this incredibly difficult time. May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you, strength in the cherished memories you hold, and peace in knowing how deeply Valery was admired and loved. With heartfelt sympathy and love, The Ladies of FSU Smith Hall Ann Becton Frazier Beverly Patrick Cox Jean Etheridge Mallory Carolyn Ray Sims Shirbey Pickett Graham Mavis McCabe Ross Vivian Kelly Bryant
God Bless
My deepest sympathies for your family. Dee I'm sorry for your loss of your sister. Praying for you all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️
To the family, our heart goes out to you all in the passing of your love one, there's no words to express the hurt that has brought to our hearts. Just know that Valery was a blessing to us and will truely be missed. The Blango Family
My greatest memory of Valery was hearing her incredible soulful and moving voice as she captivated her audience with song! Her voice was a gift to the world! We will miss her voice here on Earth, but now it's Heaven's gain! That voice has joined the chorus of the angels. I can only imagine that Valery is singing with the angels in the presence of God. Valery's earthly song may have ended, but the melody lingers on! Wishing the family peace during this difficult time. With sympathy for the loss of a beautiful voice!
Gloria Fisher Snead Family
You all are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️. She touched sooo many lives, because she didn't meet strangers. She had a smile and a beautiful greeting for Everyone. A personality that would just draw you in! We can see so much of her through her Offsprings they are also Beautiful inside and Out. Revelations 21;3&4, help us to appreciate that 🙏 One day soon these hurtful things such as Death Sickness and Sorrows will be a Thing of the Past. God's Promise. Valery Paid her dues!!! Now look forward to seeing her again in a better Place Where there will be Life Without End At Last.... Much Love ❤️, The Collins and Murphy Family,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF SISTER VAL. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND SUCH A GREAT ASSET TO THE BODY OF CHRIST. SHE DID NOT MIND HELPING TO LIFT JESUS UP BY SINGING HIS PRAISES NO MATTER WHAT CHURCH SHE WAS IN. GOD HAS TRULY PICKED ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FLOWER FROM HIS FLOWER GARDEN. TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. YOU ALL HAVE MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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