Marilyn "Lorain" 'Lorain' Kelly

Marilyn 'Lorain' Kelly, age 76, of La Grande, died October 18, 2015 at her home . A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 2 PM at the New Song Fellowship. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to Heart 'n Home Hospice or Blue Mtn. Humane Association in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.


Lorain was born on October 24, 1938, the daughter of Percy Arthur and Cecelia Girty (Evensen) Kelly in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 10 the family moved to La Grande. She graduated from La Grande high School (Class of 1958). She attended Assembly of God Church, New Song Fellowship and once she moved into the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence she attended all of the church services provided by local churches. She enjoyed gardening, Bingo and animals, especially her dog 'Mickey'. Locals will remember she and a friend riding their Trikes around town for years. Without exception those who met Lorain were taken by her gentle nature.


Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Donald and Nita Kelly, Jimmy and Emi Kelly, Robert and Teresa Kelly, Carol and John Stockhoff, Cindy Kelly, all of La Grande, Sandy and Curt Hodo of Auburn, Washington and Marilyn Basket of Seattle, Washington; numerous great nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur and Donald Kelly and sister, Mary Raffensberger.

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