Mrs. Vivian (Vee) Henderson Kellam, 66, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 30, 2025.
She was predeceased by her mother, Jeri Jarman Gustafson, and her mother-in-law, Louzetta Kellam.
Vee is survived by her husband, Roland Thomas (Tom) Kellam, of Exmore; her daughter, Stacy Kellam Maurice of Melfa; and her two granddaughters, Addison Lynn Maurice, of Pasadena, Calif., and Hadley Grace Maurice, of Melfa. She is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Thompson; her aunt, June Jarman Maige; her father-in-law, Edward O. Kellam; her sister-in-law, Pat Kellam Boyer and husband, David; her brother-in-law, Edward O. Kellam Jr. and wife, Patricia; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was known as Momma, Mom Mom, and Mama Vee to many.
Vee worked at Shore Memorial Hospital from 1983 to 2010, first in maintenance. In 1986 she went to X-ray tech school and then became an X-ray tech, helping so many and enjoying time with her coworkers. She always worked the night shift, as well as most holidays.
While she was amazing at her job, she also excelled in other ways. She made beautiful woodwork and loved painting and decorating her house. She was the best wife in the world, as well as the best mother and grandmother that anyone could ask for. Regardless of what was needed, she would be anywhere at the drop of a hat for her family. She lived a life of adventure, even at one point in her life hitchhiking California and living there for a time. She also loved the relaxing times in life, such as lying on the beach in Nags Head with her devoted husband, the sound of ocean waves in the background, as well as listening to her music, especially Pink Floyd and The Moody Blues.
She has left the biggest hole in all of her family’s hearts, but they know that they will see her again one day with tons of stories to tell her.
Funeral services will be held at Community Church of God, in Birdsnest, on Saturday, June 7, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Ernie Lauer officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Haven Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the Community Church of God, 9079 Birdsnest Drive, Birdsnest, VA 23307.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
