Gloria Nell Kelly

Gloria Nell Kelly passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Gloria was a remarkable lady with an extraordinary memory, a spirited personality, and a deep love for her family. She especially cherished her Johns family and shared an inseparable bond with her siblings, Leon and Glynn. Throughout her life, Gloria was a hardworking woman who held various jobs, including working in car sales, as a waitress, and as a cashier at Traina’s Bakery.

Gloria had a special fondness for big Cadillacs, which always held a place in her heart. During her time at Forest Haven Nursing Home, Gloria found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially coloring and watching her beloved old Western television shows. Her sharp memory, unique personality, and devotion to those she loved will be fondly remembered by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Ella Kaye Dickey and husband, Jerald; grandson, Keith Dickey (Heather); great-grandchildren, Lorrin Dickey and Karl Dickey (Gabby); niece, Toni Thomas (Bruce); nephew, Jody Traina (Kim); nephew, Robert L. Harvey (Charlotte); and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley J. Johns; mother, Ella Ione (Thomas) Johns; siblings Ruby, Adee, Lorene, Eloise, Leon, Tommie and Glynn.

There will be a 10:00 AM graveside service on Tuesday, November 10 at Gayla Traina Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Thomas, Corey Thomas, Jerald Dickey, Mickey Chavallier, Keith Dickey and Jody Traina.