Mrs. Pearlene D. Kelly

She was born in Union County on December 6, 1931, daughter of the late Earl and Mae Horne Deese. She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Clemon Hoarce Kelly; her son, Dell Kelly; her grandson, Richard Kelly; her sister, Lillian Starnes; her brothers, Joe Neal Deese, Frank Deese, Allen Deese and Biven "Bookie" Deese and by her step-brother, Bill Deese.

Pearlene is survived by her daughter, Sue Aldridge (Dillon); her son, Gary Kelly; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Garrett, and Hailey; step-grandchildren, Tonya and Tammy and by her step-great-grandchildren, Michael and Mikayla.

The family has requested open hours for friends to sign register book and pay their respects from 11:00am until 4:00pm, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A graveside service will be held 11:00am Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association by visiting www.ALZ.org. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Kelly.