In Memory

Evonne McNeely (Kelly)

Evonne McNeely (Kelly)

Yvonne “Little Sister” Kelley 64, Rockford, IL: departed this earthly life Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Rockford, IL after a long illness. She was born August 6, 1954 in Rockford, the daughter of Rev. Dornal and Everlean McNeely, Sr.. Yvonne  was a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church. She graduated from Auburn High School class of 1973. She was last employed by Android Industries for 11 years. She loved to take photos and spend time with her grandkids and  other family members. Yvonne, leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Stephanie (Christopher) Hamilton, Catherine Kelley; one sisters, Carolyn (Curtis) Turner; two brothers, Dornal (Lonnie Cooper) McNeely Jr., and Calvin (Addie) James; Five grandchildren, Priscilla Horton, Christopher McNeely, LaShay Hamilton, Frederick Boyd, and K’Shawn Boyd; three great-grandchildren,  Omarion Johnson, Omijiah Johnson, and Nolan Clair. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends; She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Lavonne Day and Mary McNeely; and brother Lee Lilly Sr..

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at United Faith Baptist Church 250 N. Pierpont. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 200 N. Johnston Ave.