She graduated from Basic High School in 1982 and went on to earn a Bachelor's in Social Work from UNLV in 1986. Kellene began her career as a Social Worker for Family Services in February 1989. She found great joy as an adoption worker where her dedication greatly impacted the lives of many families and children. Kellene retired from Family Services in October 2016 after a 26-year long career.
Kellene was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in May 2016 and she fought fiercely until her passing at home on February 6, 2019.
Kellene's greatest passions in life were her granddaughters, children, gardening and reading.
She is survived by her parents, Yvonne and Curtis Young; husband Rick Martin; children Cally Brown, Alexander Martin and Emily Martin; son-in-law Nicholas Brown; and her beloved granddaughters, Ryland Rene and MadiLynn Rae.
Kellene joined her brother, Danny Young, who passed in 2014. Together their ashes will be spread at the beach where they spent most of their childhood.
Kellene's Celebration of Life will be held at Palm Eastern Mortuary at 7600 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123 on Saturday, February 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
Kellene's last wish was that her family and friends remember her fighting spirit and celebrate her life for all of the joy that it brought and the good that she did.
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