She attended Fair Grove High School in Fair Grove, MO. She worked as a Respiratory Therapist and then later became a nurse. She worked in the Baytown area for over 30 years and most recently worked for Chris Hays, M.D.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Wayne Kelley; daughters, Chandra Achtenberg, Valerie Thompson and husband Tom, Libby Farabee and husband Jay; grandchildren, Josh Griggs, KC Griggs and wife Mary, Alan Achtenberg and wife Allison, Corey Thompson and wife Victoria, Cortney Wright and husband Cody and Cade and Chloe Farabee; sisters, Val Boatman and husband Bill, Cindy McKee and husband Butch; sister in law, Shirley Allen and husband Johnny; numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces.
She is preceded in death by infant son, Jason Wayne Kelley; granddaughter, Addie Marie Kelley; and brother, Jim West.
A graveside service will take place on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:00 am in Cedar Crest Cemetery, 3010 Ferry Rd., Baytown, Texas 77520
Memorial tributes and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.navarrefuneralhome.com