Daphney "Jean" Engle

Daphney “Jean” Engle, 80, of Morganton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20th at her home surrounded by her family.

A native of McDowell County, she was born February 16th 1944 to the late Albert Guy Kelley and Ruby Arrowood Kelley. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings Albert “AG” Kelley, (Marian), Clifford “Leon” Kelley and Sue Kelley Smith. Those left to cherish Jean’s memory are her husband of 42 years Ronnie Engle. Daughters Kelley Beam (James), Elisha Pruitt, Ronda Patton (Jimmy) and Diane Engle Cole. 14 Grandchildren Kristopher Newman, Dakota Noles, Diamond Clontz (Brett), Kaelee Seagraves (Austin), Kade Johnson, Alexander Beam, Ashelyn Beam, Andrea Roland, Tyrus Beam (Morgan), Rebekah Wright (Aaron), Katelin Willis (Josh), Genna Martin (Isaac), Jessi Engle, Michael Kelley (Kellie), Lacey Kelley (Dustin). 14 Great Grandchildren Ryder Clontz, Salem Clontz, Estelle “Josie” Seagraves, Mahlyn Beam, Hadley Wright, Baby Wright due Jan 2025, Faithlyn Willis, Gracelyn Willis, JJ Lowdermilk, Jaxson Kelley, Jimmy Kelley, Baby Kelley due March 2025, Miles Campbell and Dallas Dato. 4 siblings Robert Kelley, David “Hubert” Kelley, Patsy McClellan and Kathryn “Kat” Bailey (Jolley).

Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed traveling, thrift stores and working in her flowers. Jean loved marigolds. Marigolds protect a wide variety of plants from pests and weeds. If you plant a marigold beside most any garden that plant will grow big, strong and healthy; protected and encouraged by its marigold. A garden isn’t the only place you will find marigolds-encouraging, supporting and nurturing others. “Jean was a marigold”. Jean also loved butterflies and told us that every time we see a butterfly to think of her.

Per Jeans wishes no service will be held.