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Mary Kelley Obituary
Mary Magdalene Elmore Kelley was born June 13, 1929 in Calhoun, Louisiana to Lillie Jackson Young and Willie Elmore. She wed William Cicero Kelley, Jr. in 1946 and lived most of her adult life in West Monroe. After many years of working as a domestic, she became a nursing assistant and worked at Glenwood Hospital until retirement.
Mrs. Kelley passed away peacefully into eternity at the age of 84 on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Davis (William) of Destrehan and Ella Kelley Bagayoko (Diola) of Baton Rouge; one son, William C. Kelley (JoAnn) of Monroe; one daughter-in-law, who was as close and dutiful as a daughter, JoAnn Lewis Kelley; two granddaughters; eight grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Richardson Funeral Home in Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe.
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for Mary Kelley
Evelyn Body
September 8, 2021
Rest in Power Aunt Mary, til we meet again.
Evelyn Body
August 30, 2020
Missing my dear Aunt Mary.
Evelyn Body
August 30, 2019
Remembering a very sweet auntie, I definitely miss her calling to check up on me and my family.
Lillie Jackson Young reunion 2012, etal
September 9, 2013
Jessie Bethly Betz
September 6, 2013
Ella and Family,
Know that you are in my prayers during this time of bereavement. Wishing God's blessing upon you all.
September 6, 2013
Bridgit Watson
September 6, 2013
Mary & Oz Decator
September 4, 2013
Annette Watson-Coleman
Evelyn Turner-Body
September 4, 2013
I will always have very fond memories of my Aunt Mary. I am confident she has reached the arms of God in Paradise. I wish blessings for the entire Kelley family.
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