TUPELO – A wonderful steel magnolia, Glenda Lee Brown Kelly, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family. Glenda was born on February 6, 1940 in Johnson City, TN to the late George William and Ruby Barnes Brown. She graduated in 1953 from High School in Jackson, TN, and shortly after, the family moved to Tupelo from Nashville, TN in 1953. On June 21, 1975, Glenda married Eddie Wayne Kelly.This union brought two beautiful families together as one. Glenda was a Proverbs 31 Lady, always top drawer in dress, decorum and love in her heart for all. Always dressing to the 9s, Glenda's personality was contagious and expansive. She was very active as a volunteer at Sanctuary Hospice Village. For many years, she was an active member of First Christian Church in Tupelo. At the time of her death, she was a member of St. Luke United Methodist in Tupelo. She was the church secretary at First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo for 34 years and loved her many friends in that congregation. Glenda loved her "Girls Beach Trips." She attempted to "get good" at Bridge with her Bridge Club girls for 40 years, but, as her sister Cherie explained "She still didn't know how to play" Her favorite pastime was following the volleyball, baseball, and soccer games of her grands, who affectionately called her MeMe. Glenda was universally loved by all with a perfect love. Her legacy will be that of a fabulous mother, a remarkable mother to Eddie Wayne's children, a soulmate and best friend to her sister, Cherie (Re Re) Harris, and a spectacular friend and encourager to thousands.
A service celebrating Glenda's life will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 1 PM at the Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with the Rev. Rob Gill and Rev. Amber Lea Gray officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11 AM until service time on Friday only. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed starting at 1 PM at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/live-streaming/live-streaming and archived thereafter.
Glenda is survived by her children, Chip Hannah of Titusville, FL,Lisa Wren (Mike) of Tupelo, MS,Pam Vance (Gerry) of Thompsons Station, TN, Terry Kelly (Cindy) of Saltillo, MS, Donna Bridges (Donnie) of Belden, MS,and Amy West (Scotty) of Shannon, MS; ninegrandchildren, Mary, Hannah, and Carly Vance,Michael and Morgan Kelly, Jackson (Camryn) Bridges, Addie Ferguson (Collin), Cody (Audrey) West, Krista West;threegreat-grandchildren, Leah, Rivers, and Keagan; sister, Cherie Brown Harris; and her beloved dog Lucy. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Eddie Wayne Kelly in 2021, and brother in-law, Tommy Harris.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Bridges, Jackson Bridges, Cody West, Scotty West, Mike Harris, Gerry Vance, Michael Kelly, Mike Wren, and Terry Kelly.
The family request that a memorials be made in the honor of Glenda to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802, or St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1400 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Condolences may be e mailed to [email protected]. Holland Funeral Home is honored to be serving this special family.
A service celebrating Glenda's life will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 1 PM at the Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with the Rev. Rob Gill and Rev. Amber Lea Gray officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11 AM until service time on Friday only. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed starting at 1 PM at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/live-streaming/live-streaming and archived thereafter.
Glenda is survived by her children, Chip Hannah of Titusville, FL,Lisa Wren (Mike) of Tupelo, MS,Pam Vance (Gerry) of Thompsons Station, TN, Terry Kelly (Cindy) of Saltillo, MS, Donna Bridges (Donnie) of Belden, MS,and Amy West (Scotty) of Shannon, MS; ninegrandchildren, Mary, Hannah, and Carly Vance,Michael and Morgan Kelly, Jackson (Camryn) Bridges, Addie Ferguson (Collin), Cody (Audrey) West, Krista West;threegreat-grandchildren, Leah, Rivers, and Keagan; sister, Cherie Brown Harris; and her beloved dog Lucy. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Eddie Wayne Kelly in 2021, and brother in-law, Tommy Harris.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Bridges, Jackson Bridges, Cody West, Scotty West, Mike Harris, Gerry Vance, Michael Kelly, Mike Wren, and Terry Kelly.
The family request that a memorials be made in the honor of Glenda to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802, or St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1400 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Condolences may be e mailed to [email protected]. Holland Funeral Home is honored to be serving this special family.
TUPELO – A wonderful steel magnolia, Glenda Lee Brown Kelly, 83, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Sanctuary Hospice House surrounded by the love of her family. Glenda was born on February 6, 1940 in Johnson City, TN to the late George William and Ruby Barnes Brown. She graduated in 1953 from High School in Jackson, TN, and shortly after, the family moved to Tupelo from Nashville, TN in 1953. On June 21, 1975, Glenda married Eddie Wayne Kelly.This union brought two beautiful families together as one. Glenda was a Proverbs 31 Lady, always top drawer in dress, decorum and love in her heart for all. Always dressing to the 9s, Glenda's personality was contagious and expansive. She was very active as a volunteer at Sanctuary Hospice Village. For many years, she was an active member of First Christian Church in Tupelo. At the time of her death, she was a member of St. Luke United Methodist in Tupelo. She was the church secretary at First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo for 34 years and loved her many friends in that congregation. Glenda loved her "Girls Beach Trips." She attempted to "get good" at Bridge with her Bridge Club girls for 40 years, but, as her sister Cherie explained "She still didn't know how to play" Her favorite pastime was following the volleyball, baseball, and soccer games of her grands, who affectionately called her MeMe. Glenda was universally loved by all with a perfect love. Her legacy will be that of a fabulous mother, a remarkable mother to Eddie Wayne's children, a soulmate and best friend to her sister, Cherie (Re Re) Harris, and a spectacular friend and encourager to thousands.
A service celebrating Glenda's life will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 1 PM at the Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with the Rev. Rob Gill and Rev. Amber Lea Gray officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11 AM until service time on Friday only. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed starting at 1 PM at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/live-streaming/live-streaming and archived thereafter.
Glenda is survived by her children, Chip Hannah of Titusville, FL,Lisa Wren (Mike) of Tupelo, MS,Pam Vance (Gerry) of Thompsons Station, TN, Terry Kelly (Cindy) of Saltillo, MS, Donna Bridges (Donnie) of Belden, MS,and Amy West (Scotty) of Shannon, MS; ninegrandchildren, Mary, Hannah, and Carly Vance,Michael and Morgan Kelly, Jackson (Camryn) Bridges, Addie Ferguson (Collin), Cody (Audrey) West, Krista West;threegreat-grandchildren, Leah, Rivers, and Keagan; sister, Cherie Brown Harris; and her beloved dog Lucy. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Eddie Wayne Kelly in 2021, and brother in-law, Tommy Harris.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Bridges, Jackson Bridges, Cody West, Scotty West, Mike Harris, Gerry Vance, Michael Kelly, Mike Wren, and Terry Kelly.
The family request that a memorials be made in the honor of Glenda to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802, or St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1400 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Condolences may be e mailed to [email protected]. Holland Funeral Home is honored to be serving this special family.
A service celebrating Glenda's life will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 1 PM at the Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with the Rev. Rob Gill and Rev. Amber Lea Gray officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11 AM until service time on Friday only. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed starting at 1 PM at hollandfuneraldirectors.com/live-streaming/live-streaming and archived thereafter.
Glenda is survived by her children, Chip Hannah of Titusville, FL,Lisa Wren (Mike) of Tupelo, MS,Pam Vance (Gerry) of Thompsons Station, TN, Terry Kelly (Cindy) of Saltillo, MS, Donna Bridges (Donnie) of Belden, MS,and Amy West (Scotty) of Shannon, MS; ninegrandchildren, Mary, Hannah, and Carly Vance,Michael and Morgan Kelly, Jackson (Camryn) Bridges, Addie Ferguson (Collin), Cody (Audrey) West, Krista West;threegreat-grandchildren, Leah, Rivers, and Keagan; sister, Cherie Brown Harris; and her beloved dog Lucy. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Eddie Wayne Kelly in 2021, and brother in-law, Tommy Harris.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Bridges, Jackson Bridges, Cody West, Scotty West, Mike Harris, Gerry Vance, Michael Kelly, Mike Wren, and Terry Kelly.
The family request that a memorials be made in the honor of Glenda to Sanctuary Hospice House, P.O. 2177, Tupelo, MS 38802, or St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1400 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804.
Condolences may be e mailed to [email protected]. Holland Funeral Home is honored to be serving this special family.
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