Mary Bowen Kelly, 62, of Columbia, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Born in Columbia, on October 12, 1952, she was a daughter of Pauline Nates Bowen Keels and the late Norman C. Bowen. Mary was employed with Bell South for 30 years, was an active volunteer with various groups, and was a member of Jackson Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her mother and step-father, Pauline and Stanford Keels of Columbia; brother, Wayne Bowen and wife, Ruby, of Columbia; step-sisters, Grace Bass of Blythewood, Eltis and her husband of Prosperity; step-brothers, Stanford Keels, Jr. and wife, Delores, of Elgin and Daniel Keels of Blythewood; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral service for Ms. Kelly will be held Noon, Monday, December 1st, at Jackson Creek Baptist Church, 7778 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, with The Rev. Dr. Walter Mack Burriss officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will greet friends at the church, prior to the service, beginning at 11 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Oliver Gospel Mission, PO Box 7697, Columbia, SC 29202.