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Joan M. Kellahan

Mable W. Rodgers
10/09/1958 -05/03/2025
Kingstree, SC
Funeral Services
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 6 at 11 A.M. at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial at Williamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation
A reception will be held following the graveside service at the Kellahan residence.
Memorials
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg Academy Booster Club, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Joan ā€œJoniā€ Morris Kellahan, daughter of Joan Green Morris and the late Loyd Conrad Morris, died peacefully at The Heart Hospital in Columbia on May 3, 2025. Born on October 9, 1958, Joni often said she had the greatest childhood anyone could imagine. Growing up in Andrews, SC, she most enjoyed spending time with her Green cousins and working the summers at the Folly Beach pavilion with her grandmother ā€œBig Momma.ā€ In 1970, she met Kimbo at Williamsburg Academy, and their love story spanned over 55 years of devotion, laughter and enduring friendship.
Throughout her lifetime, Joni was her family’s biggest fan. Joni loved sports –first as a standout high school basketball player and cheerleader, later watching Kimbo play soccer at The Citadel, and always watching all of her children and grandchildren play.
Joni worked in her family business, Rosemary Amusements of Andrews, Inc., with her mother, father and brother. For decades, Joni kept the books in order, not just for over ten businesses, but for family who trusted and depended on her sharp mind and even sharper attention to detail. Whether it was reconciling an account or reminding someone of a forgotten detail, Joni had a way of keeping everyone on track with grace and a knowing smile. Recently, she worked with her sister Brenda with Merry Everything where they enjoyed traveling and selling art all over the country.
Joni was an active charter member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church where she served in multiple roles including past President of Women in the Church. She was a faithful and fun member of her bridge club, book club, and supper club – and always managed to bring her wisdom and warmth to each. Her greatest joy – by far – was being JoJo to her beloved grandchildren, all of whom lived within a mile of her home. It was the gift she never took for granted. More than her knowledge of tradition or her flawless sense of style, Joni will be remembered for her kindness, her generosity and the way she made everyone feel seen and supported.
Joni is survived by her devoted husband of forty-nine years, Kenneth ā€œKimboā€ Reid Kellahan, their children Kenneth Reid Kellahan, Jr., (Meredith), Justin Morris Kellahan (Tracy), Richard Conrad Kellahan (Blair) and Kathryn ā€œKatieā€ Kellahan Wheeler (Bill), and thirteen grandchildren who affectionately called her JoJo: Sarah Kensley, Jay, Sophie, Paige, Anne, Addison, Corinne, Emma, Mary Helen, Joan, Kelley, Lizzie and Bo, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joni is also survived by her mother Joan Green Morris, her sisters Brenda Morris Kerrison (Paul), Amy Morris Edwards (Hugh), her brother, Loyd Conrad Morris, Jr. (Lisa). She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father, Loyd Conrad Morris, nieces, Laura Elizabeth Kerrison and Olivia Kathleen Edwards, her father-in-law, Richard Herman Kellahan, mother-in-law, Helen Reid Kellahan, brother-in-law, John Russell Kellahan, and niece, Reid Louise Kellahan.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses in the Cardiopulmonary ICU at PRISMA Richland who extended exceptional care and love to us.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 6 at 11 A.M. at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with burial at Williamsburg Cemetery. A reception will be held following the graveside service at the Kellahan residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Kingstree Presbyterian Church, PO Box 904, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Williamsburg Academy Booster Club, 1000 Sandy Bay Road, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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44 Condolences

  1. Debbie johnson

    Sorry to see this prayers for all of you

  2. Robin Smith White

    I’m so sorry to hear about Joni. You all are in my thoughts and prayers šŸ™

  3. Angela Feagin

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you all in the days ahead.

  4. Eunice B Beard

    Kimbo, so sorry to hear of Joni’s passing. Prayers for you and your family during this time. Eunice Beard (Brown)

  5. Anonymous

    My heart is broken after hearing this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  6. Delores McFadden

    I’m sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences go to the family.. she was such a beautiful woman.

  7. Clifton (Rusty) Elliott

    I am so saddened to learn of Joni’s passing. I extend my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to Kimbo and all the family. May God grant you comfort during the difficult days and years ahead.

  8. Debbie Williamson

    My most heartfelt condolences sent to Joni’s family! Heartbreaking news!

  9. Janice White

    Elmer and Janice are sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

  10. Okey Landers

    My deepest and most earnest condolences. She was indeed a very special and greatly loved individual. Thankful as well for her faith.

  11. Mary Ruth Michau

    I am so sorry for your loss and pain during this difficult time. I knew Joni from the time she was born. I worked with her family when I first started working. I have always loved the Morris and Green family. Condolences to you all.

  12. Edward Welch

    Praying for Kimbo and family during this time of loss of my dear classmate. Blessings.

  13. Peggy Altman

    Although many years since seeing, I still remember her sweet smile and infectious laugh. My deepest sympathy and love to the Morris, Kellahan and Green families.

  14. Chuck and Sheryl Belding

    So very sad to hear of the loss of Joni. Please know that prayers will be with you all in the days and months to come. (Sheryl Tisdale)

  15. Harry Parnell

    Condolences to Kimbo and the entire family šŸ™Losing a family member is never easy . May God look over all of you during this time šŸ™

  16. Donna McClam

    I wish more than anything that I could fix this for your family. Joni was special to me. I admired her and everything she did. She excelled in everything she did . She was always taking care of others and I always loved being around her. It takes an exceptional person to always
    put others first. That was Joni. Kimbo and family my heart is broken for you. I’m praying and will miss her. I pray for the strongest comfort that only God can give. All of you were blessed with the very best.

  17. Rick Mitchum

    Kimbo and family members. Very sorry for your loss.

  18. Milton and Michaele Duke

    May God grant you comfort during the difficult days and years ahead.

  19. Mary Susan Haigler Kirchner

    Prayers for the family from the Haigler women…may our Lord hold you always and may memories lift you daily.

  20. Kathy Simons

    I’m so sorry 😢 I loved getting to know Ms Joni during Blair and Conrad’s wedding festivities. What a joy she was to their family, and all she loved. My heartfelt condolences to you all

  21. Lisa Collis Cohen

    Sending condolences to the Kellahan, Morris, and Green families and Joni’s friends at this time of loss. May your special memories of Joni bring you strength at this difficult time.

  22. Eleanor and Bill Pitts

    So sorry for your loss . There is truly another angel in heaven ! She was a great lady in all ways !

  23. Eddie & Phyllis Underwood

    Dear family, so sorry to hear of Joni’s passing. Our prayer is that the Lord will comfort you all today and the days ahead. We are praying for you all!

  24. Allan and Paula Fallaw

    Kimbo and Family, we are so saddened by your great loss. Joni was a beautiful lady both outside and inside. We always enjoyed our time together with you and Joni when Conrad and Sid played Citadel Baseball – and after. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Allan and Paula Fallaw and Family

  25. Judy Ard

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort at this time.she will be missed.she was Kind and loving oerson

  26. Debbie Johnson Hannaford

    I am so sorry to hear about Joni. She was such a loving and caring person. Sending lots of prayers to your family.

  27. Randy Cooper

    So sorry to hear of Joni’s passing! She was such a rock for so many! Love to Kimbo and all the Kellahan’s!

  28. Len and Claire

    We are thinking of all of you.

    Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins

  29. Barre Butler

    What a beautiful tribute to a Southern Grande Dame. My prayers go out to Kimbo and family during this tragic time. Hold fast to each other and pray for comfort from Jesus. Amen.

  30. Paul Jacobs

    Kimbo I pray for you an your family! It is awfully hard to loose the love of your life! God will be with you and your family and make life easy for you’ll. Trust in him!
    I love your whole family!

  31. Bart Daniel

    Kimbo,
    We’re all thinking of you and your Family during this sad time. God Bless, Bart

  32. Re. Joann Howard

    I am so grateful to have met Sis. Kellahan. I am truly humbled by her legacy. Bro. Kellahan, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sis. Kellahan will be missed.

  33. Trey Judy

    Having such a wonderful person in your life makes their loss all the more difficult. The joy she has given will live on in your memories but the hole created by her absence will remain.

  34. Rock and Vicki Ouzts

    We continue to lift all of your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beautiful and sweet Joni! May God bless each of you with the peace that He alone can provide and may your wonderful memories comfort you all!

  35. Patsy Gordon Martin

    Faith, Hope, and Love. These three. but the greatest is love.
    Prayers of comfort and peace
    for all of the family and friends.

  36. Becky W Davis

    I’m so very sorry to hear about Joni’s passing. I really got to know her this past year and enjoyed her friendship. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be truly missed! I pray God’s peace surround her family during this difficult time! šŸ’”

  37. Jamie and Walter Fulton

    We are so very sorry for all your family and friends. She was a very dear and lovable lady. Prayers for all of you. Still remember taking her, Elisabeth, Walter Harper and friends to basketball games when they were young. Loved her.

  38. RandyPowell

    Kimbo and family I am so sorry for your loss. Your family was great customers of mine when I own the cleaners. Enjoyed seeing her come in alway with a smile and laughter. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  39. Lois Bingham Mccrea

    Sorry for loss.

  40. Tommy Rogers

    Kimbo,
    Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I was shocked to hear about Joni. Take care my friend.
    Tommy Rogers

  41. Nick Davis

    Kimbo I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss.My thoughts and prayers are with y’all during these difficult times.Nick

  42. Sharon McCutcheon

    My thoughts and prayers for all the family.

  43. Julie Floyd

    Joni’s life was a testament to strength, kindness and unfaltering love for her family. The values she instilled. The memories she helped create and the example she set will live on for generations to come.Please accept my heartfelt sympathy .

  44. Barbara Scott

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Joni Kellahan, my prayers are with you all.

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