JANE REBECCA (QUINN) KELLY

1919-2017

Jane Rebecca (Quinn) Kelly, “Meme”, 97, departed this life peacefully on March 27, 2017 after a short period of declining health. Jane was born on December 17, 1919 in Skidmore, Texas to James R. Quinn and Carlotta Lang Quinn. She moved to Houston, Texas as a child and graduated from San Jacinto High School.

As a longtime resident of the Houston Heights, Jane was employed for 32 years at the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. Her passions included quilting, knitting, and other needlecraft projects, in addition to gardening.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Horace Eugene Kelly, Jr.; her sister, Mary Frances Quinn; and a son, Larry Lang Kelly. She is survived by her son Horace Eugene Kelly III and wife Patsy Kelly; son Reed Q . Kelly and wife Cindy Kelly; her nieces: Barbara Belcher Foxhall (Edward Foxhall) and Lela Burnett Krieger; grandson, Kyle E. Kelly (Angela Zuccarini Kelly); granddaughter, Kimberlyn Kelly Everett (Mike Everett); great-granddaughters Brooke and Claire Everett; grand and great-grand nephews; and many cousins and friends. Her dearest friends were Mrs. Janet McGlamery and Mrs. Grace Ann Potts. The family expresses special appreciation for the loving care received from caregiver Cecilia Juarez and Alamo Hospice.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, April 22, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research (5300 Caroline, Houston, Texas 77004), Grace United Methodist Church (1245 Heights Blvd), or to a favorite charity.