Rudine Kelley Alexander

May 1, 1937 - September 25, 2019

Rudine (Mee Maw) Kelley Alexander, 82 of Benton, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2019 at her home. She was born May 1, 1937 in rural Alabama. After following her husband, the late Jim Kelley USA retired, while he served in the army, both in the US and overseas, they made their home in Locust Bayou, AR. After his death, she married JE Alexander of Bearden who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her grandmother, Rolla Mulkey; mother, Lula Butler; father, Herman Akery; brother, James and sisters, Ruth and Shirley. She is survived by sons Mike Kelley and wife Cathy of Benton, LA, Randy Kelley and wife Janet of Locust Bayou, AR, and Dr. John Kelley, USA retired and wife Debby of Pflugerville, TX; four grandchildren, Natasha Spells and Husband Scott of Locust Bayou, AR, Christopher Kelley and wife Yanyu of Houston, TX, Matthew Kelley of Pflugerville, TX, and Keith Kelley of Conway, AR; three great-grandchildren, Savannah, Kimber, and Brodie of Locust Bayou, AR; one sister, Wendy Kenyon of Heard County, GA. Graveside services were 11:00 a.m. Friday September 27, 2019 at Lakeside Cemetery. The family would like to thank Nightingale Hospice. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce, AR. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.