Miss Jessie Lee Kelly transitioned peacefully Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 81.

Born in Eufaula, AL to the late Jesse and Rosa L. Jackson Kelly, Miss Kelly was a member of the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she served faithfully with the Choir and the Mother's Board. She was employed for over 20 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Muscogee Manor Home and with the Phenix City Nursing Facility. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Destiny Harrow, four siblings, Willie James Kelly, Louise Weathington, Emma Jackson and Mary Kelly, and a brother-in-law, Johnny Butler.

Surviving her departure with cherished memories, include: two sons, Terry Kelly (Andrea) and Benjamin Kelly; three daughters, Barbara J. Lockett (Lewis), Berneita K. Harrow (Thaddeus) and Angela Knight; seven beloved grandchildren, Omar E. Lockett, Tamora S. Wilkerson (Errol), Ashontia Kierra Harrow, Ian T. Harrow, Tawanna Cook, Phernando M. King and Nakedriona "KeKe" Keys; eleven great grandchildren; one sister, Betty J. Butler; two brothers, James "Bro" Kelly (Ethel) and Jesse "Bootsy" Kelly (Christine); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Miss Kelly will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church where Pastor David Dawson is pastor. Pastor Allen Averett will officiate.

The interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday, 1 til 3 p.m. at the funeral home.