Tonie Kelley

AIKEN, SC – TONIE M. KELLEY, 62, beloved wife of Bo Kelley, died peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Tonie was a daughter of the late Steve and Audrey Coleman Miano. She was a loving wife, mother and “Nana”. Tonie was a woman of great faith, who always put others first. Her purpose in life was to help others in need. Even during her courageous battle with ovarian cancer, she stood strong in her faith, and continued to spread God’s love. She was member of Bethesda Christian Center. Survivors, in addition to her husband Bo, include two daughters, Chrissie McIlvoy (Ronnie) and Stephanie Holt (Jason); four grandchildren, Kelley and Jack McIlvoy, Natalie and Coleman Holt; two brothers, Phillip Miano (Evelyn) and John Miano (Mary), all of Aiken. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. A Celebration of Tonie’s Life will be Friday morning, April 8th at 11 o’clock at the funeral home with her brother, Rev. John Miano officiating In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 946 Millbrook Ave., Suite A, Aiken, SC 29803. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Tonie Kelley, please visit our flower store.