Mother Marjorie Lewis Kelly, 86, of Crescent City, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into eternal rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Joseph "Doc" and Corinne Green, Marjorie was born on Friday, August 27,1937. She was educated in the Putnam County School District and was a 1956 graduate of Central Academy. Following graduation, she moved to Daytona Beach for a brief period of time. After returning home, she was employed by the Putnam County School District in Food Services.  She also worked as a machine operator for 7 years at L & W Wood Products. It was during that time she was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie "Buddy" Kelly.

She later began working for Volusia County School District at T. DeWitt Taylor Middle - High School in Pierson as a Campus Advisor. During her employment, she became a mentor, confidant, mother-figure and friend to many of the students, faculty and staff members. Among the student body she was affectionately called, "Inch-High Private Eye" because she monitored the halls and campus grounds with an authoritative presence. She provided 43 years of meritorious service, and retired in 2016.

Mother Kelly was a woman of great faith. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Crescent City under the Pastoral Leadership of Rev. Michael Robinson. She served as the Church Mother, Deaconess Board, President, Youth Director and Choir Member. Mother Kelly was passionate about many things but her greatest passion was Motherhood. She believed being a mother was her God given assignment.  She lovingly fulfilled the role as a mother for many. She adopted many sons and daughters and loved unconditionally.

She leaves to cherish the many memories of her beautiful life: three devoted children, Tony C. (Kathey) Brock, Sr., Sonya L. Moody, both of Crescent City; Johnnie (Harriett) Lewis, Jr., Palatka; stepchildren, Willie Kelly, Boynton Beach; Louis Kelly, Crescent City; Claretha Kelly-King, New York, NY; five grandchildren, Shalynnda M. Brock, Tony C. Brock, Jr.  both of Crescent City; Leavell T. (Melaynah) Brock, Satsuma; Cayla D. Lewis, Norcross, GA; Dierra Kaymore, East Palatka; two great grandchildren, Khamiya Brock, Winter Haven; Journey Kaymore, East Palatka; sister, Agnes G. Walker, Crescent City; nephews, Gerald D. Walker, Crescent City; Micheal A. Walker, Tampa; nieces, Teryl (Myron) Walker-Davis, Orange City; Patti L. Walker, Orlando; Kellee V. Brooks, Crescent City; god-daughter, Pastor Lita Crooms, Ormond Beach; five great nephews; eight great nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends; including, honorable mentions, Jeff Miller, Daytona Beach; Frank Sinatra Bailey, Orlando; Millard Jones, Jacksonville; Leslie Padgett, Long Island NY; Mabel Jordan, Crescent City; Jamie Padgett, St. Augustine; Taylor High School Family.

Visitation of family and friends will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, December 29; Homegoing Celebration will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 30 at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church (South Campus), 608 Randolph Street, Crescent City. Reverend Michael Robinson, Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Crescent City, is the eulogist. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Crescent City.