Eleanor Ruth Kelly Blakney was born August 20, 1945 and passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born in the house in Aliceville where she was raised.  She was the baby of six children, and she attended Aliceville High School.  She loved life, people and music.  She was a gifted piano player who loved to share her talent at church services, weddings and funerals.  She married the love of her life, Coston Blakney on June 14, 1963 and they enjoyed 61 years together.  She was a homemaker and mother to two sons, Doug and Barney Blakney.  She enjoyed cooking, growing flowers and she loved animals.  Her favorite past time was spoiling her three grandchildren who lovingly called her "Nanny" !  She was very quick witted and enjoyed visiting with anyone who needed to talk.  She will be greatly missed, but we will see her again....
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney C. Kelly, Sr. and Madeline Maughan Kelly; brothers, Barney C. Kelly, Jr., Roy Kelly and Raymond Kelly: sister, Carolyn Lay and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Blakney.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Coston Blakney; sons, Doug Blakney (Sally) and Barney Blakney; one brother, Dan Kelly; grandchildren, Tylor (Breyanna), Elizabeth, Sarah and Hunter and great-grandchildren, Gracie, Railyn, Mckinsley Jade and Ava.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Dogwood Chapel with Bro. Doug Blakney officiating.  Burial will be in Magnolia Memorial Gardens in Aliceville with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.  There will be no graveside service.  Visitation will be one hour prior and immediately following the service at Dogwood Chapel, 200 5th Street NE in Aliceville.
The family is accepting flowers and suggests memorials to a favorite charity.