Cleo (Kelley) Sowell, age 88 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison.
The daughter of Clarence Charles and Bertha Mae (Lewis) Knee was born October 21, 1924 in Marshall, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elton Ray Kelley, son, James Maurice Kelley; and brothers, Charles Knee and Elmer Knee.
Survivors are her son, Billy R. Kelley of Charlotte, Tennessee; step-son, Tom Sowell of Arlington, Tennessee; brother, Harold Knee of Yuba City, California; sisters, Elvie Smith of Harrison, Bonnie Crocker of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Edna Wade of Kansas City, Missouri, and Wilma Bohannon of Yuba City, California; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 6-8 P.M. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.
Service is 10 A.M. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Boyd officiating.
Burial will follow in Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Marshall, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Brett Kelley, Andrew Libel, Clayton Libel, Rick Blevins, Bill Kelley, and Tom Sowell.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Hospice House, 501 E. Sherman, Harrison, 72601.