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Trimmer Norma Fay Kelley Dies at 71

August 16, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer Norma Fay Kelley Dies at 71

Trimmer Norma Fay Kelley of Georgetown, Tennessee, has died at age 71.

Norma was born in Cleveland on January 14, 1953. Following her schooling, she pursued a career as a seamstress and auto trimmer. She upholstered cars for Leary Custom Auto Trim for more than 20 years.

In her downtime, she enjoyed sewing clothes for her children and attending the Baptist Church, according to her obituary.

Sadly, Norma died on July 30, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Misty Ferrell and Soddy Daisy; son, Jeffrey L. Kelley; grandchildren, Cowen Dean Kelley and Cody Moses; sister, Lois Myers; brothers, James Garner and David Garner; and several nieces and nephews.

May she Rest in Peace.

Filed Under: Archive, Obituary Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Leary Custom Auto Trim

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