Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Kelley

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Kelley, 70, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 9, 1953, to Floydean Churchill and Georgia Ruth (Webster) Grammer. Liz was born and raised in Okmulgee, where she developed a strong work ethic. After graduating from high school, she worked at various places, including as a waitress, a manager at Coca-Cola, and for over seven years as a teller at First National Bank. One year, she picked pecans just to ensure there would be Christmas gifts for her children, a testament to her caring nature and unwavering commitment to her family’s happiness. She was well known for her dedication in every role she took on. On September 8, 1971, Liz married Kenneth Kelley in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their love story began when Liz went out with Kenneth on a dare from her sister. Little did she know that this playful dare would lead to a lifelong love and eventual marriage. Together, they loved to teach their children how to hunt and fish and coached their baseball and football teams. They built a beautiful life full of love, joy, and cherished memories. In her free time, Liz enjoyed a variety of hobbies that brought her joy and peace. She loved fishing, camping, reading, and deer hunting. Liz was a lover of puzzles, playing dominos and spades, and she had a special talent for crocheting and making beautiful quilts. One of her greatest passions was supporting her beloved Oklahoma University football team, where her enthusiasm was unmatched. Liz is preceded in death by both her parents, Floydean and Georgia, and her husband, Kenneth. She is survived by her children, Lisa Clay and husband Adam, Patrick Kelley and wife Stacie, Bo Kelley, and Jeff Kelley, grandchildren, Kelley Gilbert, Tyler King, Kenzie King, Cody Williams, Kaitlyn Williams, Shelbie Brose, Mallory Kelley, Tatum Brose, Dallas Brose, Easton Kelley, and Brihanna Kelley, great grandchildren, Teagan Allsup, Liam Kelley, and Penelope Collins, brother, George Dean Churchill, sister, Tammy Grammer, step sister, Delores Grammer, and step brother, Steve Grammer, along with a host of other family members and friends. Visitation for Liz will be held from 12:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the funeral home with Reverend David Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at the Okmulgee Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Tyler King, Mallory Kelley, Dallas Brose, Cody Williams, Easton Kelley, and Bri Kelley. Honorary casketbearers will be Kenzie King, Shelbie Brose, Tatum Brose, and Kaitlyn Williams. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on Liz's tribute page on our website, www.mcclendon-winters.com

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Kelley

December 9, 1953 - November 27, 2024