Virginia Kelley, age 87, of Dardanelle, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father God on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Richland, to Bruce Vernon and Emogene Hershy Robertson Drewry.

She loved her Lord and was a beloved member of Pottsville First Baptist Church. God created in her a heart full of love and kindness, she lived her life caring for others.

She was the rock of her family. She was a loving momma. She found her greatest joy in her precious grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandchildren. We will carry her love in our hearts and memories forever.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Bud Kelley; two sons, Ronnie and Randy Rose; a son-in-law, Donnie Cobb; two grandsons, Ryan Rose and David Winkler; a granddaughter, Shirley McPhereson; an infant great-grandson, Reece Rose; and her aunt, Maxine Hope Powell.

She is survived by her children, Joyce Rose, Kathy and Steve McPhereson, Lena and Scotty King, Shari Cobb, Susi Winkler, Gregg and Stacey Kelley, Geoff and Melanie Kelley; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Daniel, Clarence and Lawrence Drewry; two sisters, Patsy Gregory and Connie Harris; along with other loving family members.

The family would like to say special thanks to Dr. John Westwood, Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab and Hospice Home Care. Your love and care are deeply appreciated. She truly loved you all.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Pottsville First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Bowden Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Choate, Traver Thomas, Derek Rose, Chris Cobb, Justin Cobb, Chris Tucker, and Matt Tucker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rebecca Walker, Tiffany Horton, Clayton Paty, Brett Kelley, Riley Kelley, Jessica Kelley Shelton, Gracie Kelley, and Lucas Bewley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pottsville Food Pantry, 5390 West Ash Street, Pottsville, AR, 72858, or to Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Activity Fund, 2199 AR 7, Dardanelle, AR 72834.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .