Jane C. “Mooks” Kelly

Jane C. “Mooks” Kelly, born November 9, 1936, entered heavens’ gates on April 20, 2022, into the arms of Jesus and many loved ones who could not wait to see her again. To all who knew her, Jane was an amazing woman. She endured tremendous loss and hardships during her 85 years on earth; through them all she exhibited great faith, unmatched strength, and grace upon grace. She used her life experiences, good and bad, to share undeniable wisdom with all who passed her way. In her eyes, her greatest accomplishment was her family which she viewed as the most important part of life. And her family extended beyond her own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to many friends both young and old. She was a mom and Mooks to many. She was indeed amazing in so many ways.

Jane left home in Midnight, Mississippi when she was 16 years old to begin Nursing School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. After two years, she continued her training in New Orleans at Mercy Hospital at the young age of 18. Despite the sisters’ best efforts, Jane experienced all New Orleans had to offer. Upon graduation, she began a nursing career that expanded 60 plus years and touched many lives. Her intellect, wisdom, personality, and compassion took her to the top of her profession. Her family benefited greatly from her expert “medical” advice over the years. In 1963, Jane and her husband James moved their family to Mt. Olive. She raised her family and resided there until 1983 when her husband passed away at the young age of 55. Jane was 46 at the time. Later that year, she moved to Jackson to continue her nursing career where she provided expertise in the long-term care arena. During her own health challenges, she was never able to take her nursing hat off and put her patient hat on. The nursing profession was a true blessing to Jane as she developed life-long friendships which she made sure to nurture right up until her death.

Jane was preceded in death by her mother and father, Martha Jo and Claric Covington, husband, James C. Kelly, Jr., daughter, Dee Kelly Lee, grandson, Sam Clayton Kelly, sister Wanda Faye Taylor and brother, Clayton “Bubba” Covington.

She is survived by her children Cliff Kelly (Jane) of Mt. Olive, Pat Eubanks of Magee, and Sam Kelly (Kim) of Madison. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Zach Lee (Monica), Adam Lee (Megan), Nick Lee (Katie), Lara Robinson (Luke), Chrissy Kelly (Anna), Drew Kelly (Jacqueline), Joey Johnson, Daniel Eubanks, Kelly Eubanks (Brooke), Katie Eubanks, Maggie Kate Bobo (Lane) and Anna Claire Wallace (Tanner) and 22 great-grandchildren, Luke Harris, James Henry, Lucy and Ollie Robinson; Slade and Maeme Lee; Kaylee and Ryleigh Brown; Anna Lee and Sam Bobo; Ida, James, Owen and Benson Kelly; Campbell and Andee Lee; Evan Eubanks; Evelyn Dee Lee, Ava Lee Joiner, Mary Tate, Mercer and Miller Williamson.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 24, from 2:00-5:00 at the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 25, at 10:00, at the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Mount Olive will be in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 904, Mt. Olive, MS 39119, Living Services, P.O. Box 275, Madison, MS 39110, or a local charity of your choice.

Pallbearers will be Zach Lee, Adam Lee, Nick Lee, Luke Robinson, Drew Kelly, Joey Johnson, Daniel Eubanks, Kelly Eubanks, Lane Bobo, and Tanner Wallace.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Healthcare Associates.

Family members and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.billymkingcolonialchapel.com