Margaret Riley Kelly

Reflections Margaret Riley Kelly was born to the union of Matt and Lizzie Riley on March 16, 1927, in waf nut Grove, Mississippi. Both preceded her in death. Margaret was educated in the public school system in Walnut Grove, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age, and became a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Sabastopil, MS. She later married Calvin Kelly in Tutwiler, MS, she had 5 children. Her husband Calvin, daughter Bonnie Jean and son Ollie Riley preceded her in death. Her home was affectionately known as "Big Morna's House" where Love abounded. Her first grandson, Calvert started calling her "Big Morna". Margaret had a contagious smile and caused everyone she came in contact with to also smile. She was loved by everyone and will be sorely missed .. Mter Margaret moved to St.,Louis, MO in 1960. She later joined First Baptist Church of Elmwood Park on Easter Sunday 1970. She was a faithful member. She worked faithfully on the Pastor's Aid Committee until her health failed. But since her health failed, First Baptist has brought services to her at home, monthly. She loves her church. Her kind and gentle nature extended to her professional circle, she worked at Fair Grounds Manor and Creve Coeur Manor for many, many years, she loved working with her patients. She was a devoted worker. On the afternoon of August 14, 2010, God allowed one of his angels to fall asleep in his arms. Margaret leaves to cherish the memory of her wonderful smile: two sons, Calvin Riley of St. Louis, MO, Minister Will Kelly of St. Louis, MO; three daughters- in-law, Shirley Riley, Priscilla Kelly, and Calra all of St. Louis, MO; 1 devoted daughter, Barbara Kelly Moore of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Calvert Riley, Michelle Wright Stanley Frenchie (Sissy), Asia Patterson, Ashley Kelly, DerJametta Patterson, Glenn Millsap, Calvin Riley, IlL Reginald Moore and Andrea Brown; 1 SPECIAL, SPECIAL Great-Grandson, BRIAN BILLS, Iesha Riley, DeVon Patterson, Kayla Riley, Izaya Frenchie, DeVon Patterson, 0' Jon Askew, Niyla Askew, Tairra Patterson, Brittany, Breanna and DaiVon Frenchie, Lil Midnite Kelly and the other special Great-Grandchild, Lil Ore Ore. Margaret had 7 nephews, Larry Brown of Jackson, MS was her special nephew, Interment -Laurel Hill CemeteryPagedale, MO 63133 .