Daughter of Tommie L. Jennings and Alberta Lee-Jennings was born on September 26, 1930. She lived in the Fifth Ward area of Houston Texas, where she grew up with her loving siblings: Charles Benton Jennings(deceased), Flora Lee Bonham, Eva May Bean(deceased), Tommie Jennings Jr.(deceased), Tommie Sene Benson, years later Gregory Jennings(deceased), Cynthia Jennings(deceased), and Kenneth Jennings were added to this God blessed family.
Irene accepted Christ at an early age. Mrs. Irene Marie Kelly grew in love and faith to become a devoted wife, mother, beloved grandmother, sister, and friend. She became a member Pisidia MBC in 1979 and remained faithful to God, Family and Church. Irene left this world August 1, 2021, at age 90.
Irene was married to Phelix “Bill” Kelly(deceased) for 38 years and together they had 3 children: Carolyn Marie Bailey, Phelix Kelly Jr.(deceased), and Tommie Kelly. She also loved and accepted 2 Stepchildren: Robert Boykins, and Lawrence Young(deceased).
Irene graduated Wheatly High School and attended the University of Houston where she studied Fine Art and Pastry Art. She chose to become a Pastry Chef; baking was where her heart and passion lie, but those were just a couple of her many accomplishments. She was an Entrepreneur, a Florist, and a Retail Manager for Best Products where she retired after many years in retail sales. But she didn’t stop there, she continued to work and serve her local community while working at Watkins our Neighborhood Supermarket. Irene also had a heart for people, feeding anyone that was hungry; she always had a plate and conversation to share with many of those in the community.
She was preceded in Death by her parents, Husband Phelix “Bill” Kelly, son-in-law Steven Bailey, son Phelix Kelly Jr., grandson Phelix Kelly III, brothers: Charles Benton Jennings, Tommie Jennings Jr., Gregory Jennings, sisters Eva May Bean and Cynthia Jennings.
Irene leaves to celebrate her life: Daughter Dr. Carolyn Bailey, daughter-in-law Shonda Kelly, and son Tommie Kelly. Grand Children: Rosalind Hamilton, Anissa Guiang-Akinlaja & Jamiu Akinlaja, Centria Vick, Lakeshia Davis-Jones & Allan Jones, Kahlea Lilly, Ashley Kelly, Janey Kelly, Princetta Young, Bridgette Young, Mark Young, Lawrence Young Jr. Andre Davis, Tommie Kelly Jr., Jonathan Kelly, Christina Kelly, Caleb Kelly; 35 wonderful great-grandchildren; 4 beautiful great great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and neighborhood children (that she loved), along with her many friends.
Services for Mrs. Irene Kelly are as follows:
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Viewing: 9:00am - 10:00am
Celebration of Life Service: 10:00am
Pisidia Missionary Baptist Church
4610 Aledo St.
Houston, Texas 77051
*Mask are required*
Coleman’s Family Mortuary along with the Kelly family will require all family and friends to wear their masks and use all safety precautionary measures as well as practice social distancing upon entering the services .
To send a floral arrangement, share condolences and sign the guestbook for Mrs. Irene Kelly and family please visit www.colemansfamilymortuary.com