Clara Guylene Kelly

Miss Clara Guylene Kelly (née Miller) was born and raised in the Hawkeye state, a place she felt proud to be a native of. She always liked to share various facts and stories from growing up in Des Moines to anyone she would meet. A true Midwest jewel, who eventually relocated to Seattle, Washington to join her parents, Clarence and Gloria Miller, brother Steven and sisters Patricia and Vanetta, whom all proceeded her in death, and Tyrone, Easter (Diane) and Delma, by whom she is survived.



Clara loved to travel and spend time with her family and close friends. In fact, she loved to travel by boat and train so much that she inspired her friends and family to travel too. One of her favorite trips was a trip to Disneyland with her mother, and something she would often say, "Don't wait until you're old to travel, travel while you still can move around."

She was known for her house gatherings where lots of laughter and fun was had. Her favorite spots to hang out in Seattle were Silver Fork for breakfast with her sister gals, and Vince's on Thursdays with her forever friends because it was her Friday. Clara also enjoyed bowling, dancing, going to plays and playing darts (at Vince's).

Auntie, Aunt Guylene, Aunt Guy is what she was called by her host of nieces, nephews (great & great great ). While she did not have any children of her own, she embraced her sister's kids as her own.

Guylene lived life by her means and lived it to the fullest, leaving no crumbs on the table. Her trail that she blazed will continue as the scent of her spirit remains on our hearts forever.

A memorial service in her honor will be held on May 22, 2024 at 10:00am at the Seattle Christian Church – 4402 South Graham Street Seattle, WA 98118.

The Repass will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Billy Baroo's Restaurant Tukwila Golf Course – 13500 Interurban Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168.