Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Mrs. Burnie Rae Lassiter Kelley, age 85, of Panama City Beach, Florida, and formerly of Ozark, Alabama, died October 19, 2026, at her home. A graveside service for Mrs. Kelley will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Westview Memorial Cemetery. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Kelley was born December 23, 1940, in Covington County, the daughter of Eunice Helen Allen and Barney Jason Lassiter. On June 26, 1960, Burnie married James H. Kelley, Jr. They were married until his death in 2012. In 2021, Burnie moved from Ozark to Panama City Beach, where she resided until her passing. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and cheering on the Auburn Tigers. She also created stained glass art, sharing many of her pieces with friends and family.
Survivors include two daughters, Starla Kaye Kelley Jones (Marty) and Erin Elizabeth Kelley Scott (Jimbo); two grandsons, Dylan Spright Jones (Whitney) and Jimmy Macon “Beau” Scott III; one great-grandson, Lewis Spright Jones; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Westview Memorial Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 484, Ozark, Alabama 36361.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com
