Audrey Mildred Kelso

May 13, 1917 - September 13, 2009

Obituary

Mrs. Audrey Mildred Kelso was born on May 13, 1917, daughter of the late Samuel L. and Nettie Matthews Martin. Mrs. Kelso died on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 92 years and 4 months. She was born in West Plains, Mo., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Trumann Public School and a member of the Trumann Revival Center. Mrs. Kelso was preceded in death by her husband, Finis Kelso, Sr., one, son, Rev. Jimmy Lee Kelso, granddaughter, Stephanie Burgess, four brothers, three sisters and her parents. Survivors include one daughter, Andrea Hopkins of Trumann; six sons, Wayne Kelso and Keith Kelso both of Jonesboro, Jerry Kelso of Marion, Gary Kelso and Michael Kelso both of Trumann and Finis Kelso Jr. of West Plains, Mo.; 15 grandchildren, Doug Kelso, Ken Kelso, Shari Doty, Allen Kelso, Pam Dixon, Lori Spray, Bryan Kelso, Leah Hazelwood, Scott Hopkins, Miranda Muntz, Halston Kelso, Austin Kelso, Breanna Kelso, Drew Kelso and Kara Kelso and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev's Frankie Hardwick and Dub Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be the sons. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Dear Kelso family,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mrs. Kelso. It was my privilege to care for her and her family while she stayed in the ER. My thoughts are with you.Michelle SullivanSt. Bernard's ER

Michelle Holley Sullivan, Jonesboro, AR

November 10, 2009

"So sorry to hear of the passing of a beautiful Christian lady. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.

Demetris Young-Clark, Cabot, AR

September 17, 2009

"May God Bless and provide comfort to the family in your time of sorrow.

Ruth Walker, Trumann AR

September 17, 2009

"In Memory of Sis Kelso To sing with meI know you will miss me, but it still it want be longYou will see me again if in God you continue on.Think the laughter and think about the smiles.Sometimes you feel me with as you finish up your miles.Someday I hope to see you again fret not that I’m gone.For I see Jesus and many loved ones in my new home.When you come whenever maybe you will be able to sing with me.

Rev. B. Keith Throgmartin, Memphis,TN

September 17, 2009

"So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Betty Cagle Begley ,

September 17, 2009

"Dear Family,Your mother was one of the kindest persons I ever met and one of the best Christians I know. Her gentle, giving spirit and warm acceptance of others was a light in a dark world. The Lord gave her a long life and she touched many people.I pray God's comfort and blessing on you all dur9ing this time of sorrow and celebration as your dear one moves to her heavenly home. God bless you all.Love,David and Suzanne Dickey

David Dickey, Pea Ridge, Arkansas

September 17, 2009

"Michael we are so sorry to here about your mother. You and your family will be in our prayers. May god be with you and your family.

Paul,Melissa Bandy, Trumann,AR

September 17, 2009

"Very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Myles &Jennifer Milligan, Trumann

September 15, 2009

"MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY. SINCERELY, MAXINE HAUN

MAXINE HAUN ,

September 15, 2009

"Keith and kids, we were so sorry to hear about your mom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. It is bad when something like this happens to hear from someone.

OLIN & DIANE POWELL, CARAWAY,AR

September 15, 2009

"My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen each of you.In Christ love,Carolyn Hendrix

Carolyn Hendrix, Trumann AR

September 14, 2009

"Iam very sadend tohear of the death of a loved one.She was a very thoughtful lady and always wanted to help anyone out that she could,a very thoughtful person ,and loved life,she loved all the children in the school cafteriea and they loved her also.May God Bless all.She will always be loved and missed by everyone.

linda(lively)west ,

September 14, 2009

"Michael we are so sorry to about your mother. You and your family will be in our prayers. May god be with you and your family.

Paul,Melissa Bandy, Trumann,AR

September 14, 2009

"Andrea, I am so sorry for your Mom's passing, but looks like she lived a very long life. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you.Angie Morgan-Grant

Angie Morgan- Grant, West Memphis, AR

September 14, 2009

"Andrea, wanted you and your family to know that you are in my thought and prayers.

Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR.

September 14, 2009