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Crystal Nicole Kelley was born October 25, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio to Mildred Ann Kelly and Guy Arnold Sr.
Crystal attended Brookhaven High School and worked in housekeeping for many years. She loved reading and watching television, especially scary movies.
Family was everything and she loved her nieces and nephews. She was the life of the party, and her smile would light up a room. We will miss her smile, her laugh, and her life.
Crystal is preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Ann Kelley; and her sister, Toni Arnold.
She is survived by her children, 3 sons, DaJohn Kelley, DaVontae Kelly and Eizyk Brown; 3 daughters, Alicia Kelley, Ellyse Brown and Elonni Brown all of Columbus, Ohio; father, Guy Arnold; brothers, Derrick (Thyra) Arnold, Guy Kelley and Daryl Kelley; and her only sister, Tracy Kelley along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. Crystal will be missed by her entire family.
Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, September 16, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave. Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Kelley Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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2500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

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