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Linda Barnes-Caldwell
February 17, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend


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Gary, Indiana
Mar 17, 1945 – Jan 25, 2025
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Lorraine Kelly, age 79 passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born March 17, 1945, to Hubert and Everlena McGee.
She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School class of 1963, where she cheered and dance. She was a die heart Panther, a queen, a fantastic cook, and a phenomenal seamstress. She can make you anything on the sewing machine. Lorraine had a heart of gold and a smile that will light up a room. She kept a house full of kids. She was known as mama Rea. She loved all the kids like her own. She had many roles in life and played them well.
She preceded in death by her husband James Kelly, parents Hubert and Everlena McGee, sons Marvin Rea Sr., Micheal Kelly, Robert Kelly, sister Janie Parker, and grand baby Tamara Thomas, Charles Kelly Jr., Vivian Kelly and Shanae Kelly.
Lorraine is survived by her loving kids Fredrick Rea (Greenville, Mississippi), Everlena (Patrick) Clayton (Gary, Indiana), Eleanor (Michael) McClarin (Indianapolis, Indiana), Lynniece Morris (Gary, Indiana), Charles (Patricia) Kelly (Indianapolis, Indiana), Sheryl McEntyre (Indianapolis, Indiana), and brother Hubert McGee Jr. (Gary, Indiana). The grand kids are Johna Quin Ja Vea' McDaniel, Madison McDaniel, Evin Clayton, Marvin Rea Jr., Nicholas Moore, KT, LaQuita, LaShawn, Eleanor, Tronnon, Erica, James, Anthony, Tewon, Jeremy, Jerome, Elaine, Michelle, Rodney, Nikisha, Demetria, Markeshia, Damon, Terrence, and Daza (great grand) Kelli Alexandria Hooten plus 16 more and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
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May your Memory be a blessing
Linda Barnes-Caldwell
February 17, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
Praying for the family!!!
Keona Graham
February 05, 2025 | Gary, IN | Acquaintance
The Family have our condolences the passing of your loved one and praying for the family have our deepest sympathy ❤
Willie E Lewis
February 04, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend

I was saddened upon hearing of Lorraine’s death. I like to take this time to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to Everlena and the family. My prayers are with all of you. ❤
Altheria Sweezer
February 04, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend

My condolences and prayers to the family
Ted Brown
February 01, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
Sorry to hear of the loss of my classmate. GOD doesn't make mistakes and I will be praying for the family. Remember all the good times you had together.
Gwendolyn Hemphill
January 31, 2025 | GARY, IN | Classmate
Dear friend we will meet again, to your family my heart goes out to you and may God keep us all
Beatrice Brodie
January 31, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
Your kindness and smile will be missed. RIP.
Kenneth Blackmon
January 31, 2025 | MCDONOUGH, GA | Friend
My condolences goes out to you Everlena and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of “mama Rea” . She will truly be missed. I’m praying for strengthening for you and your family.
LaTonya Williams
January 30, 2025 | Lewisville, TX