Estlee Kelley of Doe Run, Missouri, was born on February 10, 1935 in Corning, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Roy Lee Johnson and the late Essie (Wilder) Johnson. Estlee went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 having reached the age of eighty-five years, eleven months and sixteen days.

Estlee is survived by her loving husband, James L. Kelley; five children: Mary Ann Krause, Martha "Marti" (Jason) Green, Marie (John) McCarver, Larry Shane Kelley, and Mary Stokes; step-children: Shirley Brakefield and Cathy Brakefield; daughter-in-law, Norma Brakefield; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; special nephew, William (Betty) James Sr.; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In addition to her father and mother, Estlee was preceded in death by her first husband of twenty-eight years, Kenneth Brakefield; son, Kenneth Brakefield; brother, James Johnson; sister, Loetta Johnson; and grandson, Colten Kelley.

Visitation will be Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 East High Street, Potosi, MO. 63664.

A Funeral Service will immediately follow beginning at 1 pm in the DeClue Chapel with Bro. William James Sr. officiating.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.