Ann Hoge Kelly, age 91, of Jasper, TN, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021. Born Ann Hoge on February 28, 1930, Ann was the daughter of the late Robert T. 'Ted' Hoge Sr and the late Lillian (Lilly) Harris Hoge of Jasper, TN. She was a 1948 graduate of Whitwell High School. Ann was a loving wife of 44 years to the late R. Norwood Kelly, Jr.

Ann was very strong in her faith; she was a member of St. Thomas' Episcopal church in Savannah, Ga, and after moving back to Tennessee in 1998, Christ Episcopal Church in South Pittsburg, TN.

Her business career began with the first florist shop in Marion County, TN, Ann Hoge Florist, and was later a floral designer in Savannah, GA. Her true love and passion was as a Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Ann was dedicated to her sons and husband, Norwood. Ann loved sewing, decorating the house and gardening.

Ann was preceded in death by her brother Robert 'Ted' Hoge, Jr, and grandson, Benjamin-Hayes Kelly.

There will be a memorial service at Christ Episcopal Church at South Pittsburg Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (CST) with visitation prior to service at 10:00 a.m. (CST).

Attendees need to provide proof that they have received COVID-19 vaccinations.

She is survived by her sons, Rixey Norwood Kelly III (Donna) of Bessemer, AL; Mark Kelly of Jasper, TN; Paul Lowell Kelly (Beverly) of Senoia, GA; grandchildren Matthew Rixey Kelly; Mallory Rebecca Kelly; Alexandra Kelly Harkins;  Katie Vineyard;  and five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be sent to the Marion County Children's Fund, P. O. Box 11, Jasper, Tennessee 37347.

Arrangements are made by Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, TN.

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