I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Acknowledgement of Thanks The family of Ella Wee Kelly, would like to thank you for every prayer, every act of kindness, and the love you have shown during this difficult time.
1001 Lincoln Ave. • Evansville, IN 47714 (812) 421-8692 www.masonbrothersfuneralservices.com
SUNRISE September 23, 1960
SUNSET March 9, 2021 Saturday, March 20, 2021 Viewing - 9:00am Celebration of Life - 10:00am
Mason Brothers Funeral Services 1001 Lincoln Avenue Evansville, IN 47714 Pastor Montagne McDonald, Officiating Pastor Ronald Williams, Eulogist
Tributes
Ella Kelly was born on September 23, 1960 to Tommie and James Kelly in Sharon, MS. Ella accepted Christ early in life molding the way for her remaining days on earth. Ella was a true woman of God an example of strong faith and trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly. Ella attended FJ Reitz High School and later went onto attend and graduate with honors from John A Logan College (Associates Degree) & Southern Illinois University (Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree). Ella entered into the field of Social Work. The field of Social Work was perfectly suited for Ella as it allowed her to give selflessly and assist people in need with no hesitation. The spirit of Ella’s kindness and love will be shared by her family for generations to come. Ella was a dedicated member of the Apostolic Church of God in Harrisburg, IL for several years where she served in many different capacities including the Youth and Kitchen ministries and studied to be an Evangelist. After moving to Joliet Ella later joined in Joliet, Illinois. Ella was an excellent cook who enjoyed feeding her family as well as others in need. No holiday will be the same without her pies, cobblers and dressings. Ella departed this life on March 9, 2021 in Evansville, Indiana. Ella was preceded in death by her Son Damien Kelly, Nephew Keon Kelly, Father James Kelly, Grandfather Tommie Johnson, Grandmother Ida Carson, Aunt’s Helen Snorton, Minnie Johnson, Tereatha Luckett, and Mary Lee Blackmon and Uncle Henry Luckett Sr and Clendon Johnson. Ella leaves to cherish her memories, Mother Tommie L. Jessup, Son Prentis Kelly (Chardae), Daughter Shelley Kelly, Grandchildren Javen Kelly, Damien Kelly, Kavian Patterson, Reginald Ellison and Kyndrix Kelly, Sisters Linda Duncan (Terry) and Jannifer Jenkins (Kenneth), Brother Fredrick L. Kelly, Nephews Patrick Kelly, Tommie Kelly, Fredrick Kelly, William Kelly, Quadye Kelly, & Darius Jenkins, nieces Constance King & Breanna Kelly and a host of great nieces and nephews. Ella loved each niece and nephew as if they were her own. Also, she also leaves her Pastor Ronald Williams and Sister Janine Williams. Also, Pastor Young of Joliet, IL. Special family members and friends Kim Easley, Keisha, Brenda Duncan, Melinda Scott, Michelle Broesch, Jackie Dismuke, Janice Vance and Selena Jenkins.
She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick, the fragrance of life itself. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winters’ day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow. She is Christmas morning. Your mother lives inside your laughter. She’s the place you come from, your first home. She’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy. But nothing on Earth can separate you. Not time. Not space. Not even death.
"For My Mom in Heaven" They say there is a reason, They say Time will Heal. Neither time or reason will change the way I feel. Gone are the days we used to share. But in my heart you are always there. The gates of memories will never close. I miss you more than anybody knows. Love and miss you everyday. Till we meet again.
"You Never Said Goodbye" You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with you, The day God took you home. -Love Mom
"Sister"
Sister since you passed away Life just hasn’t been the same I would move heaven and earth To have you here again The time we spent together Meant the world to me Your laughter and your precious smile
As we grew up so happily
I’m so grateful for the years we had And the closeness that we shared Your heart, so kind and thoughtful I always knew you truly cared You were a Wonderful Sister I miss you to no end But more than just my family I’ve lost my closest friend
Order
OF SERVICE
Musical Prelude Musicians
"Broken Chain"
Processional Clergy & Family
And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.
Scripture Reading Old Testament & New Testament
Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.
Musical Selection “Trust in You”
There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear, But always a precious memory Of the days when you were here. If tears could make a staircase, And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven And bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Our family chain is broken now, And nothing will be the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
"In Our Hearts" We thought of you today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake. With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart.
Prayer
Acknowledgement & Condolences Sharon Hughes Poem Pam Gullatt Expressions of Love (Limit 2 minutes please) Life Reflections Read Silently Musical Selection James Gullatt Eulogy Pastor Ronald Williams Recessional Clergy & Family Pallbearers Tommie Kelly Fredrick Kelly, Jr. Patrick Kelly Quadye Kelly Donald Black Terry Duncan Kenneth Jenkins Robert Dismyke Honorary Pallbearers Fredrick Kelly Prentis Kelly