Mrs. Kelley Cordell Gaines

July 5, 1973 - December 20, 2020

Mrs. Kelley Paige Cordell Gaines, 47, of Northlake Drive, Hartwell, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Oconee Memorial Hospital, Seneca, SC. Born on July 5, 1973 in Atlanta GA, she was the daughter of the late Guy Brent Cordell and Lee Tumlin Cordell. Mrs. Gaines received a Masters Degree from Liberty University and was a middle school teacher for 21 years. The last few years she taught at Hart County Middle School where she was a STEM coordinator, TSA advisor, and was named the Teacher of the Year 2019-2020. She was a travel agent for Destinations to Travel. Kelley was passionate about her community and souls in need of Christ. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was the director of the Children’s Ministry, Ladies Retreat team leader, Sunday School teacher, former church staff, and assisted with the church’s Video Ministry. Survivors include her husband: Greg Gaines of the home; three daughters: Savannah Gaines, Cassidy Gaines, and Karlee Gaines, all of Hartwell; two brothers: Charlie Cordell (Julie) of McDonough, GA, and James Thomas (Susan) of Hartwell; three sisters: Janet Perkins (Jeff) of Mansfield, GA, Myrna McCrary (Alan) of Canon, and Vicki Meshaw of Hartwell; father & mother-in-law: Wade & Brenda Gaines of Nuberg; brother & sister-in-law: Kevin & Erin Gaines of Hartwell; and several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Bowman. Other times the family will be at the home. Funeral services for Mrs. Kelley Gaines will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Bowman with Rev. Chris Pritchett and Rev. Shane Curtis officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Everyone will be asked to socially distance and wear a mask. Kelley’s service can be viewed on Pleasant Groves Facebook page. Kelley lived a full life flowing with love and compassion and is now in Heaven with the Savior that gave his life for her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kelley Gaines TSA Scholarship Fund c/o Pinnacle Bank. Donations can be made at any Pinnacle Bank branch. The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.