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Lorraine "Mama Rea" Kelly

1945 - 2025

Lorraine "Mama Rea" Kelly obituary, 1945-2025, Gary, IN

BORN

1945

DIED

2025

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Lorraine Kelly Obituary

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Lorraine Kelly, age 79 passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born March 17, 1945, to Hubert and Everlena McGee.


She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School class of 1963, where she cheered and dance. She was a die heart Panther, a queen, a fantastic cook, and a phenomenal seamstress. She can make you anything on the sewing machine. Lorraine had a heart of gold and a smile that will light up a room. She kept a house full of kids. She was known as mama Rea. She loved all the kids like her own. She had many roles in life and played them well. 


She preceded in death by her husband James Kelly, parents Hubert and Everlena McGee, sons Marvin Rea Sr., Micheal Kelly, Robert Kelly, sister Janie Parker, and grand baby Tamara Thomas, Charles Kelly Jr., Vivian Kelly and Shanae Kelly. 


Lorraine is survived by her loving kids Fredrick Rea (Greenville, Mississippi), Everlena (Patrick) Clayton (Gary, Indiana), Eleanor (Michael) McClarin (Indianapolis, Indiana), Lynniece Morris (Gary, Indiana), Charles (Patricia) Kelly (Indianapolis, Indiana), Sheryl McEntyre (Indianapolis, Indiana), and brother Hubert McGee Jr. (Gary, Indiana). The grand kids are Johna Quin Ja Vea' McDaniel, Madison McDaniel, Evin Clayton, Marvin Rea Jr., Nicholas Moore, KT, LaQuita, LaShawn, Eleanor, Tronnon, Erica, James, Anthony, Tewon, Jeremy, Jerome, Elaine, Michelle, Rodney, Nikisha, Demetria, Markeshia, Damon, Terrence, and Daza (great grand) Kelli Alexandria Hooten plus 16 more and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 

Published by Clinton Daily Democrat on Feb. 6, 2025.

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Linda Barnes-Caldwell

February 17, 2025

May your Memory be a blessing

Keona Graham

February 5, 2025

Praying for the family!!!

Willie E Lewis

February 4, 2025

The Family have our condolences the passing of your loved one and praying for the family have our deepest sympathy ❤

Altheria Sweezer

February 4, 2025

I was saddened upon hearing of Lorraine’s death. I like to take this time to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to Everlena and the family. My prayers are with all of you. ❤

Ted Brown

February 1, 2025

My condolences and prayers to the family

Gwendolyn Hemphill

January 31, 2025

Sorry to hear of the loss of my classmate. GOD doesn't make mistakes and I will be praying for the family. Remember all the good times you had together.

Beatrice Brodie

January 31, 2025

Dear friend we will meet again, to your family my heart goes out to you and may God keep us all

Kenneth Blackmon

January 31, 2025

Your kindness and smile will be missed. RIP.

LaTonya Williams

January 30, 2025

My condolences goes out to you Everlena and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of “mama Rea” . She will truly be missed. I’m praying for strengthening for you and your family.

George Johnson

January 30, 2025

Words cannot express how saddened I was to hear that this beautiful soul had passed from labor to reward. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

George Johnson and Family

Mary Brown

January 30, 2025

May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow. Praying for you all. God bless

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