Lela Jeanette Kelley

Monday, November 20, 2023

Lela Jeanette Kelley, 66, of Holland, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Holland.

Born to Vernon and Allie Ruth Key, she was a phlebotomist at the Mississippi County Health Department in Blytheville.

Lela was a member of Greater Vision of Blytheville. She loved her church and her family, especially her grandson. Lela loved to help others in need. Her favorite hobbies were reading Christian novels and talking on the phone to her friends.

In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bogle.

Lela is survived by her husband Robert of 50 years, of the home; a daughter, Raina Jackson (Terry); two brothers, William Key of Conway and Mark Key of Gosnell; three sisters, Judy Freeman, Diane Martin and Vanessa Ramirez, all of Conway; and her precious grandson, Jakob Jackson.

Funeral services for Lela will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Greater Vision of Blytheville with pastor Keith Floyd officiating. Burial will be private at the Dogwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at Greater Vision of Blytheville. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.