Alderman, Kelly J.
MYRTLE BEACH | Kelly Jean Alderman, 28, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend passed away. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She was a resident of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Morgantown, W.Va. and Buckhannon, W.Va.
Born Aug. 31, 1977 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Randall Mark Alderman and the late Merry Christmas Calacino Alderman. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Helen Calacino of Shady Spring, W.Va.; and her paternal grandfather, Woodrow W. Alderman of Buckhannon, W.Va.
Kelly graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1995. She was a hard worker, and was pursuing an associates degree with the University of Phoenix in the field of information technology, one of her many passions. Kelly loved and was devoted to her family and friends. She had a generous heart and a love for computers, technology, rocks and crystals, animals, the beach, 80's music, and all things Star Trek. Her talents included designing web pages, creating jewelry, tending to her plants and exotic fish, and helping her technologically challenged family and friends. Kelly will be sadly missed and will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her. A special thank you to John E. Williams of Falls Church, Va.
She is survived by her father and his wife, Jerilyn of Buckhannon, W.Va.; her sister, Amanda Gale Alderman of Stephens City, Va.; her grandmother, Lois Alderman of Buckhannon, W.Va.; four uncles, Gary Alderman and his wife, Jan, of Salem, W.Va., Joe Calacino Jr. of Shady Spring, W.Va., Bobby Calacino of Beckley, W.Va., and Toney Calacino of Knoxville, Tenn.; two stepsisters, Debra Drumheller of Thomas, W.Va., and Stephanie Drumheller of Charlottesville, Va.; several cousins and many wonderful friends.
Kelly's request for cremation was honored. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. in Buckhannon, W.Va. Condolences may be expressed to the family at 3 Westphelia Way, Buckhannon, WV, 26201.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Sun News on 1/27/2006.