Kelley SCHOOL

Descendants 1989

Submitted by Paula Kelley Ward to original Floyd Co., VA webpage

Kelley School Descendants: This picture was taken in the summer of 1989 on “Picture-Taking Day.” The event was organized by researchers from Va Tech who were working on a study of the school for the National Park Service.

Front row: Frank Peters; Jean Spear (researcher); Frances Russell (researcher); Sandy Burdette; Mary Lou Kelley; Minnie Kelley West (in chair, she taught at the Kelley School); Robin Burdette; and Alvis Sharon Kelley (on one knee).

Standing: Marvin Thomas, his wife, Daisy Thomas (wearing pearls); (next four are unknown); Tempest Peters Reed and Warren Reed; (next two are unknown); E. Peters (Frank Peters’ wife); Ausborne Paul Kelley; Mrs. Young; (man standing on right, unknown).

My father, Ausborne Paul Kelley, is the tall, white-haired gentleman with the bolo tie, standing, 3rd from the right. Kneeling in front of him is his brother, Alvis Sharon Kelley (middle row, far right). Alvis Sharon Kelley's wife, MaryLou Kelley, is also in the middle row, to the left of the lady in the chair.

And I wish I knew who the rest of the people are!