Neva Kelso

Mrs. Neva Jo Newborn Kelso departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee at the age of 94 Years, 11 Months, 24 Days. She was born January 20, 1920 in Wayne County, TN the daughter of the late James Henry and Emma Ann Wilbanks Newborn. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kelso was preceded in death by son, Marvin Ray Kelso Sr. ; daughters, Lois Ann Stricklin and Jere Mae Kelso ; grandson; Timothy Paul Stricklin; sisters; Ruby Reece and Eva Darby Ray

She was united in marriage to Orval Ray Kelso on July 22, 1939. Mr. Kelso preceded her in death on February 11, 1999.

Mrs. Kelso was a retired factory worker and farmer . She was a member of the McGlamery Church ,Collinwood, Tennessee.

She is survived by grandchildren, Marvin Ray Kelso Jr. of Columbia, TN, Shellie Cannon of Collinwood, TN and Jere Anne Darby of Cypress Inn, TN;
great grandchildren; Tyler Dixon; Ryan Brewer; Bailey Kelso; Derek Brewer and expecting one in March. great great grandchild; Maci Rae Brewer; son in law; John D. Stricklin and daughter in law Ann Kelso both of Collinwood, TN nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Home in Collinwood, Tennessee, with John E. Banks officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens , Collinwood, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 14, 5:30--8:00 pm and on Thursday, January 15, 10:00 am until service time @ Shackelford Funeral Home, Collinwod, TN

Pallbearers: Brian Cannon; Chris Darby; Tyler Dixon; Ryan Brewer; Derek Brewer and Greg McFall