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Sharon Madonna (Porter) Kelley, 66, of Oakland, MD, formerly of Terra Alta, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after a long battle with cancer and COPD, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Franklin Dale Porter and Barbara Kay (Urmos) Porter.
Sharon lived life on her terms. She was a long-distance truck driver and got to visit almost all fifty states. Sharon also worked for Appalachian Crosswoods for many years where she made many lifelong friends. She loved her family and pets dearly, and she will be greatly missed.
Sharon is survived by her companion of over thirty-four years, Robert Kelley; three children, Marylou and Willie Johnson, Madonna and Bradley Bowman, Tony and Marybeth Moats; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bobby.
At her request, Sharon will be cremated and there will be a private graveside service at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com. Terra Alta Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Kelley family.
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