Estlee Kelley

Estlee Kelley of Doe Run, was born on February 10, 1935 in Corning, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Roy Lee and Essie (Wilder) Johnson. Estlee went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 having reached the age of eighty-five years, eleven months and sixteen days.
Estlee is survived by her loving husband, James L. Kelley; five children, Mary Ann Krause, Martha "Marti" (Jason) Green, Marie (John) McCarver, Larry Shane Kelley and Mary Stokes; step-children, Shirley Brakefield and Cathy Brakefield; daughter-in-law, Norma Brakefield; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; special nephew, William (Betty) James Sr.; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to her father and mother, Estlee was preceded in death by her first husband of twenty-eight years, Kenneth Brakefield; son, Kenneth Brakefield; brother, James Johnson; sister, Loetta Johnson and grandson, Colten Kelley.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi.
A funeral service immediately followed beginning at 1 p.m. in the DeClue Chapel with Bro. William James Sr. officiating.
Funeral arrangements were respectfully cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.
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