1924

Martha Adele Rabon was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of John Henry Rabon and Edith Blanche Summer Rabon.

1930

Adell M Raban was counted in the census on 09 May 1930 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a six-year-old, female, white, single, daughter. Also in the home was her father; John H Raban; her mother; Edith B Raban; and her siblings; Jessie M Raban, Mattie L Raban, Mary E Raban, Helen E Raban, John H Raban Jr., Blanche V Raban, and William T Raban.

1940

Adelle Rabon was counted in the census on 14 May 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a sixteen-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, John Rabon; her mother, Blanche Rabon, and her siblings; Mary Rabon, Helen Rabon, John Rabon, Virginia Rabon, and Stanley Rabon.

1942

Marriage License No. 4226
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF KERSHAW

WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to me, N. C. ARNETT, Judge of Probate for Kershaw County, upon oath that Samuel Kelly of Winnsboro, South Carolina, and Martha Adele Rabon of Blaney, South Carolina are legally capacitated to contract matrimony and that their ages are respectively 21 years 0 months and 18 years and 6 months; and that their race is white, and their nationality is American.

These are, therefore, to authorize any person qualified to perform the marriage ceremony for the persons above named, and for the so doing shall be sufficient warrant.

Given under my Hand and Seal this 22 day of August, A. D. 1942.

N. C. ARNETT
Judge of Probate for Kershaw County

CERTIFICATE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that I, N. C. Arnett did this day perform the marriage ceremony for the within named person at Camden, South Carolina, this 22nd day of August A. D. 1942.

Signatures of Contracting Parties:
Samuel W. Kelly
Martha Adelle Rabon

N. C. ARNETT
Judge of Probate
(Party Performing Ceremony Sign Here)

This marriage license is issued in duplicate. Both copies shall be delivered to the minister or officer who shall fill out the same as required by law, and, after securing the signatures of the contracting parties to both of said copies, deliver one to contracting parties without additional charge, and within fifteen days return the other to the Probate Judge for Kershaw County, Return this to N. C. Arnett, Probate Judge for Kershaw County, Camden, S. C.

AFFIDAVIT TO OBTAIN MARRIAGE LICENSE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF KERSHAW
No. 4226

I do solemnly swear that I am legally capacitated to marry; that my full name is Samuel W. Kelly that my age is 21 years on 0 months; my place of residence is Winnsboro, South Carolina; my race is white; my nationality is American.

Sworn to before me this 22nd day of August, A. D. 1942,
N. C. ARNETT
Judge of Probate

AFFIDAVIT TO OBTAIN MARRIAGE LICENSE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF KERSHAW
No. 4226

I do solemnly swear that I am legally capacitated to marry; that my/her full name is Martha Adel Rabon that my age is 18 years on 6 months; my/her place of residence is Blaney, South Carolina; my/her race is white; my/her nationality is American.

Sworn to before me this 22nd day of August, A. D. 1942,
N. C. ARNETT
Judge of Probate

1962

On October 13, 1962, Martha A Kelly was listed as the wife on the death certificate of Samuel Walter Kelly.

1991

On March 6, 1991, Adele Rabon Kelly was mentioned as the living mother in the obituary of William Stephen Kelly.

1993

On August 1, 1993, Adelle Kelly was listed as a living daughter in the obituary of Blanche Summer Rabon.

2007

On September 17, 2007, Adelle Kelly was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Mattie Lucille Rabon Branham.

2009

On July 17, 2009, Adele Kelly was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Mrs. Jessie R. Catoe Higgins.

On September 18, 2009, Adele Kelly was listed as the living sister in the obituary of Blanche Virginia Rabon Monroe.

2010

On June 17, 2010, Adele Kelly was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Master Sgt. William Stanley Rabon Sr., U.S.A.F. (Ret.).

On August 7, 2010, Martha Adele Kelly was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Mary R. Hudson.

2019

On May 23, 2019, Adele Rabon Kelly was listed as a living sister in the obituary of John Henry Rabon, Jr.

2020

ELGIN- Mrs. Adele Rabon Kelly, 96, wife of the late Samuel Walter “Buck” Kelly, left this world and entered into the Glory of God on October 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Kelly was born in Blaney, S.C. (now Elgin) on February 21, 1924. She was one of eight children of the late John Henry Rabon and Blanche Summer Rabon.

Mrs. Kelly graduated from Blaney Public School in 1941. She married her childhood playmate and sweetheart, Samuel “Buck” Kelly in 1942. She was a homemaker until the early death of her husband in 1962. After the passing of her husband, she worked at the Elgin Watch Factory in Blaney. She also worked at Monroe Egg Farm, Dictaphone and Townsend Chain Saw Factory in Quality Control, tool and die, that required her to travel frequently to Pittsburg, PA. She worked at various other places until retiring to take care of her mother. After her mother passed away, she and her sister Mattie worked at the Kershaw County Council on Aging, where they made many good memories and had lots of fun.

Mrs. Kelly was a life-long resident of Elgin and was a member of Blaney Baptist Church for 85 years. Her daddy was a foreman on the railroad and Mayor of Blaney and they lived in “the old section house” right next to the railroad tracks during and soon after the Depression. That created many interesting and funny stories of her childhood and siblings growing up in Blaney. She had her own “our gang” of friends who followed her through the countryside on Saturday mornings for their adventure in the woods when looking for and eating wild plums, sparkleberries and any other goodies they could find, along with their homemade “sugar and butter biscuits.” She made beautiful crocheted afghans and quilts. She and all of her sisters were wonderful cooks; they always wanted to open their own restaurant. She had a “green thumb” and everything she planted flourished. She took great care of and treasured all of her precious dogs and pets she had throughout the years. They were her special friends. Everyone who knew her loved her precious sense of humor. She always found joy in each day through her strong faith and love for God, her Lord and Savior. She was truly loved and we will all miss her so much and she will always be in our hearts. She loved all of her family and friends unconditionally, as God loves us.

Mrs. Kelly is survived by her daughter, Doris Kling; a son, Samuel “Sam” Kelly, Jr. (Kim); daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Kelly; grandchildren, Kelly Cobb (Earl), Samuel Davis Kelly, Samantha Kelly, Rebecca Greer; great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Davis Cobb, Sydney Kelly; great-great grandson, Houston Huggins; sister-in-law, Eva LaVerne Rabon; and many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her husband; parents; her son, Stephen William Kelly; granddaughter, Linda Renee Kelly; son-in-law, Theo Davis McLeod; sisters, Jessie Catoe Higgins, Mattie Branham, Mary Hudson, Helen Steadman, Virginia Monroe; brothers, John Henry Rabon, Jr., William Stanley Rabon, and a granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Bett” Kelly.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, October 9, 2020 at Blaney Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jacob Helsley will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Blaney Baptist Church, P.O. Box 305, Elgin, S.C. 29045 or to any no-kill animal shelter or to any charity of your choice.

For the safety of everyone attending the visitation and service, mutual respect and love, the family would appreciate following the CDC guidelines and wear a mask due to the COVID-19 virus.

VISITATION

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday, October 9, 2020
Blaney Baptist Church
1400 Blaney Rd
Elgin, South Carolina, United States

FUNERAL

11:00 am
Friday, October 9, 2020
Blaney Baptist Church
1400 Blaney Rd
Elgin, South Carolina, United States

BURIAL

Blaney Baptist Church Cemetery
1400 Blaney Rd
Elgin, South Carolina, United States

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