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Elsie Jean Vinson Kelley

02/04/1945 - 12/09/2023

Obituary For Elsie Jean Vinson Kelley

Homegoing service for Elsie Jean Vinson Kelley, 78, of Auburn, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at True Deliverance Holiness Church, 936 North Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832 with interment in Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1000 East Sanford, Auburn, AL 36830, Bishop Nolan T. Torbert will officiate.

Mrs. Kelley, who passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 surrounded by family and friends, was born February 4, 1945, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, December 15, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. โ€“ 6:00 p.m.

She leaves to cherish her memory: four children, Byron Keith Andrews of Culpepper, VA, Nigel Andrews, Donna Trammer both of Auburn, AL and Cheryl (Eddie) Andrews-Cooks of Opelika, AL; ten grandchildren, Tavia Trammer, Latosha Trammer, Shana Andrews, Sequari Andrews (Jared) Ware, Nia Andrews (Glenn) Flowers, Shaunda Andrews, Jeremy Wescott, Timotheaeus (Kara) Trammer, Byron (Dannita) Andrews, Al (Danielle) Andrews; eighteen great-grandchildren, Jairus, Weston, Alijah, Monique, Micheal, Destinee, Joshua, Timothaeus Jr, Harmony, Titus, Horye, Mattilyn, Christian, Jason, Tiana, Jayda, Trenton, and Abram; two great-great-grandchildren, Tavian and Alexis; one brother, Carl (Catherine) Vinson, Sr. of Auburn, AL; four sisters, Joanne Vinson of Auburn, AL, Mary Ceola (Reese) McCall of Birmingham, AL, Emma (Frank) Brown of Hampton, VA and Anita Vinson- Pinnock of Auburn, AL; one brother-in-law, Johnny Eiland of Auburn, AL; two aunts, Lenora Cole of Opelika, AL and Channie Allen Cole of Atlanta, GA; a loving and devoted pastor, Bishop Nolan and First Lady Diane Torbert; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.


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MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. FRANCES ALLEN AND FAMILY

Praying for the family. Sorry for your lost. Caroline Moore & family

Our Condolences To The Andrew'sVinson &Kelley Family Mrs. Kelley Was AVery Sweet Person With A Smile On Her Lips All The Time And I Remember When She Work With The Crusaders A Long Time She Were Good With Them If They Didn't Have A Ride She Would Pick With Up She Was A Decated With Whatever She Did She Will Truly Be Miss. May The Lord Give The Family Peace ๐Ÿ’• And Strength As They Goes Through This Difficult Time.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐ŸฝConstance Tarver Echols&Family

My deepest sympathy for your family Ms Kelly was truly a joy and will be miss after my visits with her she will always tell me she loves me for that I thank you my God bless you'll Linda Buchannon

To The Entire Andrews and Kelly Families, I've known Mrs Elsie and the family a long time. And they're just that family. I was saddened to hear of her passing. I know the hurt of a mother transforming, my Mom passed three years ago. To be Absent from the Body is to be Present with the Lord, May God Comfort and give you strength through this difficult time. May God dispatch his Angels to keep you close and lean on each other now and always ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Margaret Parker

Margaret Parker

Mrs Jean smile and "Praise the Love" would light up a room. Her warmth and love would shine beyond the heavens! She had gained her wings and crown! We will miss her dearly! Praying for strength and comfort for the Family. The Neloms

Sending heartfelt condolences to Evangelist Kelly's family and loved ones. She was such a warm and caring person with a beautiful smile. Praying God's comfort and peace for all. ~Frankie Moss and Barbara Pitts.

Keeping the entire family in our prayers. The Shealey's

Sending love and prayers...From Mrs.Mary Ann Philpot and Family

My condolences to the entire family. Evangelist Kelley was such a sweet and mild mannered lady. Her singing, "I love you" and "praise the Lord" will be truly missed.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Apostle Kathreen Deacon Otis Vaughn Apostle Teresa Vaughn-Ball and Minister Peggy Vaughn and from all of our children and grandchildren โค๏ธ

sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We love you. Gerald & Penny Linley

I'm so sorry for the loss of my sweet cousin. Her smile was so sweet, and her heart so loving. We all will see her again someday soon. My condolences, Nigel and Cheryl, and the rest of the family. Paula Heard

My Deepest Condolences to the Family Praying for your strength during this difficult time She was a Beautiful and sweet Lady I loved her hugsโค๐Ÿ™โคKimberly Stinson-Calloway and Family

Love you Auntie Jean I will remember you for always being a beautiful person inside and out.The sound of your voice always put the biggest smile on my face."Praise the Lord!"The love you always displayed will be missed and we will always love you! Rest in Peace Auntie! Love Lil Reese,Crystal,Aryah and Adalyn.

My heartfelt condolences are with the family. Prayers for peace, strength and comfort. Jean was an angel. Karen L Williams

Sending prayers to the family. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Stacee Edwards-Nelms, Opelika AL.

Family, Mrs. Jean will surely be missed. Hug and love on each other. God will surely see you through. BHumphrey

"Praise the Lord", "I Love You" - 2 of Aunt Jean's favorite phrases. You are so loved and will be sorely missed. I chose a white candle, because you were as pure as they come. Love you. Meaty.

Condolences to the Family such a Jewel gone away. Love Sonjia Thomas

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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