On January 5, 2021, Gayleen Verna Kelley, a loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 63. Gayleen was born in Killeen, Texas in 1957 to Edward and Rejeania Clemmons. She graduated from Science Hill High School and attended Walters State Community College. Gayleen is fondly remembered during her career in Greeneville, TN elementary schools as the âLunch Lady who loved children.â Long after she retired, the now grown-up kids were stilling rushing to her for a hug.
Gayleen had a passion for being the best Christian witness and friend that she could possibly be. Her walk with God showed in all she did. In 1979, Gayleen asked God to find her a black haired, blue eyed man for a husband. God send her Larry, he met the requirements, but she found that he was not walking with God but knew that God had work for him to do. It took several long nights of prayer beside the bed before Larry got down there too and soon the Lord saved him and they enjoyed 41 years of marriage.