Ms. Kelia S. Siplin

Ms. Kelia Siplin of Tampa, FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Revealing Truth Ministries Christian Center, 5201 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603, with Pastor Jomo Cousins, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Kelia Siplin was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, to Jacqueline Dupree and Henry Lee Dupree Sr. She was the beloved sister of Yolanda, Henry Lee Dupree Jr., and Ursula Dupree-White. Kelia attended Robles Elementary School, Sligh Middle School, and graduated from Armwood High School in 1990. She later pursued studies at Hillsborough Community College.
A devoted mother, Kelia was incredibly proud of her children: Kiarah Siplin, Kenneth Siplin Jr., Ashley Williams, and Adrian Williams; and her grandchildren.
Kelia had a heart for people and a gift for service. She worked for the City of Tampa for 6 years as an administrative assistant, where she was deeply loved and relied upon, helping the team function smoothly in their day-to-day work. She also served her community through her work with Hillsborough County for 3 years.
Her passion for beauty and self-expression led her to earn her cosmetology license in 2004. She went on to build a long-standing career as a hairstylist, working for over 15 years at New Beginnings Hair Salon before branching out independently.
Kelia loved to travel, celebrated Black art, and was a true enthusiast of all thing's hair. She adored spending time with her children, grandchildren, friends, and family. Known for her gentle spirit and thoughtful heart, Kelia brought joy, laughter, and support to every room she entered. She had a special love for 90s R&B and reggae music and lived a life full of grace, style, and unwavering love.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Kiarah Siplin (Brandon), Kenny Siplin (Margaret), Ashley Williams, and Adrian Williams; grandchildren, Kassai Siplin, Jo'riel Bynum, Kenneth Siplin III, Malani Siplin, Kaison Simmons, Isaiah Mitchell, Brylee Simmons, and Brandon Simmons Jr.; Godchildren, Michael S. Sanch, and Jaidah Mack; parents, Henry L. Dupree and Jacqueline Dupree; siblings, Yolanda Prince (Daryl), Henry L. Dupree Jr (Letitia), and Ursula Dupree; aunts and uncles, Cynthia Brown, Linda Williams, Shelia Henry (Vince), Gail Snowden (Gary), Rosa Dupree, Aleatha Cotton (Bobby), Joan Owens, and Carolyn Hill; nieces and nephews, Cory Dupree (Quatisha), Denesha Dupree (Dre), Doshenae Frett (Jaron), Henry Dupree lll (Nia), ZaKyrah Dupree (Hassan), Colby Prince, Grant Prince, and Braylon Hardy; cousins, Zelda Willams (Kenny), Alaric Owens (Natasha), Dietre Middleton (Shawn), Zuleika Owens, Kaishek George (Chris), Dylan Kiner (Kimberly), Ayesha Andrews (Aaron),Akilah Dessources (Ron), Ashani MFuko (Fredy), Lisa Williams (Greg), Larry Williams, Ivan Henry, Javon Henry, Wayne Owens Jr., Horatio Patterson (Dwanda), Lytia Blackmon (DeAnne), Marvin Lancaster (Nina), Ernest Jo Dupree Jr, Rhonda Dupree, Danielle Dupree, Demetre Dupree, Selma Taylor, Eric Dupree (Sherry), Denis Govan, Crystal Govan, Shylonda Walker (Gary), Shywanda Stanford (Tyrone), Dwayne Cotton (Toya), Lameshia Barr, Kevin Anderson, Lavern Hills, Monique Mingo, Sophia Sanchez (Ishmel), Kimberly Franklin (Cedric) Lashon Martin (Terry), Latasha Chip, Ida Booth, Margaret Booth, Elmer Rhône (Frankie), Tonya Anderson-Dell, and Tammie Lark; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
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