Donna Lee (Burnett) Kelly of Carlisle entered her “Heavenly Home” on June 19, 2020 at the age of 89 at Chambers Nursing Home. Donna was born September 14, 1930 to Coad and Minta (Sparks) Burnett in Highland, Michigan. She married the love of her life, John Kelly on December 15, 1950. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this coming December. She was a member of the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle. Donna was a very faithful member and loved the Lord that she wanted everyone to know also.
Donna is survived by her husband, John Kelly; one son, Johnny (Sandy) Kelly of Des Arc, Arkansas; two very special granddaughters, Kim (Josh) Simmons of Des Arc and Cody (Allen) McElroy of Hazen; four great-grandchildren that she loved dearly, Jase Simmons, Kylee, Cooper, and Sawyer McElroy that were very great in her eyes, and her loving and caring caregiver, Karen Brewer.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Eugene Bryant, Gwendolyn Ingle, and her great-grandson, Kyler Coad McElroy.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. It is requested that everyone please wear a mask.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Center Point Cemetery.
As an extraordinary lady, Sister Donna Kelly left a legacy that will be cherished by all those who knew her. As a Christian couple, she and Bro. John Kelly were faithful in their loving worship of God, their lifelong dedication to their church, and their love for their family and many friends. Our prayers continue for the family. May God’s Word and His Holy Spirit (the “Comforter”) provide strength, comfort, and assurance.