Loretta Ann Kelley

She was born on November 13th 1959 in Madisonville, TN to Clinton & Marie Atkins of East Peoria, they both preceded her in death.

She married her loving husband Ronald E. Kelley on February 9th 1980, together they had 3 children, Nena Kelley, Sara Kelley & Dietrich Kelley all of Peoria.

She is also survived by her siblings, one sister Stacey Moore of East Peoria and one brother Timothy Atkins of Peoria; three grandchildren Katlin Kelley, Isaiah Kelley & Aidan Payne; one great-grandchild Miilani Panell.

Loretta graduated from East Peoria High School in 1977.

She worked at Foster & Gallagher in Peoria, Super X in Morton & Morton Coin Wash for years in Morton.

She went to New Life Christian Church in Morton, there she loved to be with the kids and help in the toddler room.

Loretta was a die-hard Cubs fan and a Jeff Gordon fan. She enjoyed watching her game shows.

She loved all animals especially her cats; Midnight, Precious, Splitz & Ahsoka.

She lit up every room she walked in with her beautiful smile. She enjoyed all get-togethers with her family and friends. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by so many.

Visitation is scheduled for 4-6pm on November 8th, 2024 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Chaplin Scot Shelburne will have a small sermon from 6-6:30pm on behalf of the family.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.