A new life began March 6, 1942 when the miracle of birth blessed the home of John and Nerneice Morrow in Tucker Texas. They became the proud parents of a baby girl named “Annie Marie”. As she continued to grow she came to know the Lord at an early age. Annie was the 3rd child to be born to the “Morrow” family.
Journey of Life
Annie Marie attended High School at Greenbay High School, in Tucker, Texas.
Life’s Way
Annie Marie – Charles Vester Ingram Sr
In 1959, Annie met her first love Mr. Charles Vester Ingram Sr. They were married and to this union there were 5 Children. Charles Vester Ingram Jr., Annette Justine Ingram, Regina Michelle Ingram, Carlos Earl Ingram and Teresa Lynn Ingram. Throughout the years Annie and Charles remained unified in the upbringing of their children while maintaining a deep appreciation for one another.
Annie Marie – Joe Kelley
God blessed Annie to meet the love of her life, Mr. Joe (Billy) Laurence Kelley and after a period of courtship Annie and Joe were united in 1977. To this union a child was born, Kelvin Joe Kelley.
Life’s Rewards
(Annie the Matriarch)
Annie was very well known to the Big Sister of Gus, Margie, Ruth and Walter Morrow as well as little sister to John Jr., Martha and Gene Morrow. Annie took great pride in being the sister of her siblings and all their accomplishments in the years to come. She enjoyed seeing them become parents themselves blessing the Morrow family for generations to come.
“Aunt Annie” is who she’s known as to all the many nieces and nephews. “Granny” to her grand children Kennisha (Steve), Carlos (Star), Tinisha, Charles III (Tia), Justin and James (Lauren) as well as her great-grandchildren.
Annie “Mother” Kelley is her title to Samaria Baptist Church, Fort Worth Texas, She served on various boards at Samaria including……
Journey’s End
On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at a local hospital in Forth Worth Texas, Annie Kelley answered the Master’s call from labor, her heavenly reward.
Annie is preceded in death by her parents John and Bernice Morrow; her siblings Martha, John Jr., Gene, Margie, and Walter. Her sons Carlos Earl and Kelvin Joe, Charles Ingram Sr. and husband Joe Laurence Kelley. Annie leaves to cherish her memory from her children Charles V. Ingram Jr. (Angela), Annette Ingram, Regina Ingram-Simington, Teresa Lynn Erickson (Wade). Sister Ruth Morrow-Battie, Brother Gus Morrow (Lois), Sisters-in-Law Annie Nelson (Bunny), Alene Ingram-Baker (Joe), Eunice Lee, Peggy Lee, Jonnie Hyder. Brothers-in-Law William Ingram (Shirley), Cleophas Ingram (Hazel) and Wayne Ingram (Nell). 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
