Steuben
Lorena Kelley was reunited with her loving husband, Willard Sr., and her beloved son, Willard Jr., when she passed through heaven’s gates Oct. 25, 2021.
Lorena was born April 2, 1934, to the late Harold and Sylvina (Carver) Alley. She grew up on Beals Island.
Lorena was one of the “old-fashioned” schoolteachers, and over the years became well known by many as “one of the best teachers I ever had.” She always took great pride in helping those who struggled to learn, and she did it with kindness and respect for their individuality. Lorena was also a kind and generous person at heart, always shopping for, and gifting, those less fortunate, not only at Christmastime, but throughout the year.
Married to Willard until his death in 2017, she was the epitome of a “virtuous woman,” leading her home with integrity and discipline. She was a loving mother to their children, two of whom, along with their spouses, survive her — Charles (Julie) and Kathy (Jim), as well as her daughter-in-law, Cindy. Also surviving “Grammie,” as she was lovingly known, are her adored grandchildren, Joseph, Alyssa, Mack, Dedra, Katie, Brady, Connor, Hannah, Kyle and her newest, great-grandaughter Ellouise.
Lorena will be fondly remembered by all those whose paths crossed hers.