Lillian C. Kelly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away June 17, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 94. She was born July 22, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Zielinski) Kurzer. She married John Kelly on August 2, 1947, in Chicago, IL and worked as a Secretary for Twin Lakes Baptist Church for 17 years where she was also a faithful member. She was a talented seamstress, she loved to crochet, and sang in the choir at Twin Lakes Baptist Church. Lillian was active in many social groups like The GiGis, and she often played skippo with a group of friends. Everything she did was done out of the love she had for life, her friends, and most importantly, God.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Eileen (Danny) Vrachan; son, John (Crystal) Kelly; son-in-law, Mark (Karen Gwen) Knapp; brother, Raymond Kurzer; sister, Marilyn Rogers; grandchildren, Caren, Keith, Kimberly, Michelle, and Marianne; great-grandchildren, Grace, Madelyne, Beckett, Lanie, Ainsley, Mariah, Lawson, Deanna, and Makson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; daughter, Karen Knapp; brother, Joseph Kurzer; sisters, Lorraine Hall, and Jackie Higgins.
Visitation will be on June 27, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 p.m at Twin Lakes Baptist Church followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Sam Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery following the services.
Memorials may be made to Twin Lakes Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at
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