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Leona Kellams Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Leona Edna (Reuter) Kellams, 86, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Charlier Hospice. She was born January 13, 1930, in Evansville, Ind., to the late John and Florence (Holtz) Reuter.
She was a lifetime member of both VFW Post #1114 Ladies Auxillary and St. Matthews United Church of Christ.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Kellams, Sr; and son-in-law, Shannon Corra; three brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Opal (Robert) Ward, Virgil Kellams, Deborah Corra, "Becky" (Jerry) Willis and Ben (Johnette) Kellams, Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Edward and Earl.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, officiated by Sr. Jennifer Miller, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess VNA Plus Charlier Hospice. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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March 13, 2016
Leona (Shorty) !! You are a wonderful lady and a lady that I enjoyed calling "Mom" !! You always knew what to say and always made me feel better !! We had some good time at the VFW and all the times we were all together with your family!! Your entire family has never been a friend to me they always treated me like family!! You all have my thoughts and prayers during this time and I will remain a part of your family forever !! Opal, Virgil, Debbie, Becky and Ben may God put his arms around you and comfort you through this difficult time. Love you all !! Sue Wahl
Ralph Reuter & Siblings-December 1977
Arla Akin
March 12, 2016
My heart goes out to all of you with the loss of Aunt Leona. I remember staying at your place on Tennessee Street, and I thought she made the best 'drip' coffee. It is never easy losing a parent, especially when both are now gone. It is the last thread that holds a family together. I wish I could attend the service, but Bill and I are still in Florida. However, each and everyone of you will be in my thoughts. May God surround you with love and wonderful memories. With deepest sympathy. Arla (Reuter) Akin
Cathy Reuter-Nenninger
March 12, 2016
R.I.P Aunt Leona. Opal, Virgil, Debby, Becky, Ben may you have Gods comforting arms around you in your time of sorrow. I will always remember the times spent during the summers there. Aunt Leona, you are responsible for my very favorite comfort food you fixed all the time...hamburger/tomatoes/macaroni. I will cherish my fond memories.
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