Ms. Mary Lee Kelly

March 5, 1934 - August 18, 2020

Ms. Mary Lee Kelly, 86 yrs. old of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2020, at The Villa at Texarkana in Texarkana, Texas. Mary Lee Moore was born March 5, 1934 in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Helen King and Conelious Moore. She was one of 8 children and attended Walker School. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and united with Kings Hill A.M.E. Church. Mary married Paul Kelly Sr. November 13, 1974. No children were born to this union. Paul was a Corporal in the U.S. Army and they traveled abroad. Upon retirement, they settled in Killeen, Texas where Mary went to work as a laundromat attendant at Mickey’s. They were married 33 years. After his passing, Mary returned home to Magnolia. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, (4) brothers, A.Z. Moore, Isaiah Moore, Jessie Jean Ellis, and Lester Floyd Ellis; (2) sisters, Dorothy Lee Moore, and Lillie Pearl Moore. She leaves to cherish her memories: (1) sister, Murlene Hayes; niece and caregiver, Brenda Traylor of Magnolia, Arkansas; step sisters’, step brothers’, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other friends. Two very special friends, Eric Prelowe and Maria Daniels of Killeen, Texas. Graveside Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, at Kings Hill Cemetery in Magnolia, Arkansas, at 1:00 p.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Gantt officiant/eulogist. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required To Wear A Mask While Attending The Services”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Viewing at services only.