Frances Wilmalee Kerley Douglas

Frances Wilmalee Kerley Douglas, age 84, of Taylorsville took her final flight home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She did not lose the battle, but won her reward after a courageous forty year battle with MS. Her strong will and faith in her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ kept her going through the years. She was born on July 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Clarence and Lacey Anderson Kerley. When she was able to work, she worked as a sales clerk for Peoples Drug and Town & Country Drug Store. Frances was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She was truly a jewel in this world that will be missed but will forever be in our hearts. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Clifton RV “Bill” Douglas; sisters Margaret Harrington & Shirley Campbell; and brother James Kerley.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son Steve Douglas & wife Cecilia of Taylorsville; daughter Denise Spagnualo of Las Vegas, NV; sister Mabel Martin of Taylorsville; three grandchildren Jason Douglas & wife Amy of Taylorsville and Storm & Jazzmin Spagnualo of Las Vegas; five great-grandchildren Lily & Max Douglas of Taylorsville, Mariah & Taylor Spagnualo, and Keondre Anderson, all of Las Vegas; along with a number of nieces & nephews; and her loving caregivers Coyla Jean Ward & Sarah Pennell.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at East Taylorsville Baptist Church and the funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm with the Rev. Jamie Steele officiating. Inurnment will be with the family.

Memorials may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Greater Carolinas at 3101 Industrial Dr. Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609.