Kelsey, Leola Maxine 1927-2013

KELSEY, COONS, HOLLINGSHEAD, OXENREIDER, POTTER

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Date: 1/14/2013 at 07:05:28

Leola Kelsey, 85, of Newton died on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Nelson Manor in Newton.

Funeral services are pending at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News Website.
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Leola Kelsey
December 29, 1927 - January 10, 2013
Newton, Iowa

Visitation: The family will greet friends from 12:30 P.M. until the time of service on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the First Assembly of God Church in Newton.
Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M., January 15, 2013 at the First Assembly of God Church in Newton.
Interment: Immediately following the funeral serivce on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Newton Union Cemetery.

Leola Maxine Kelsey, the daughter of Arthur Everett and Jennie Mildred (Coons) Hollingshead, was born on December 19, 1927 in Chariton, Iowa. Her father was a minister and the family lived in many places as Leola was growing up, but they always called Chariton home. Leola graduated from Chariton High School in 1946. Leola was united in marriage with Donald Glenn Kelsey on July 13, 1947 in Hamburg, Iowa. They made their home in Newton, Iowa. Leola was a Regional Secretary for Newton Manufacturing for 29 years and the Vernon Company for 12 years. She retired in 2002. Leola was a member of the First Assembly of God Church where she was involved with the Pioneer Club. She was also a member of Prime timer’s at Community Heights Alliance Church and the 25 year club at Newton Manufacturing. Leola enjoyed collecting plates and dolls and flower gardening. Those left to honor Leola’s memory are her sons, Nolan (Sheila) Kelsey of Newton and Eugene (Lisa) Kelsey of Ankeny; 7 grandchildren, Tobe, Amanda, Dana, Matt, Bryan, Ashley, and Andre; her 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Oxenreider of Cedartown, Georgia; her sister-in-law, Deloris Kelsey of Newton; cousin, John Potter of Newton; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials to the First Assembly of God Church or the Newton Christian School may be left at the church the day of the service or the Wallace Family Funeral Home.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories, we will deliver your message to the family. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home Website, Newton, Iowa.