Obituary of Paula Rae Kelley

Paula departed this life on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born on March 26, 1957, to her parent Wayne and Nellie Otte . Paula was a proud mother of two children. Her daughter Nichole Aukerman and her son Joshua Kelley. She was also blessed by four grandsons that lit up her life. Evan and Ricky Aukerman and Liam and Lenix Kelley. And her fur baby Macy. Paula is survived by her sisters Sheila, and Rhonda. Paula had a passion for gardening and her birds. She loved her ferns and her hydrangeas she adored watching her Cardinals and hummingbirds. She was happily nestled in the country where she could enjoy the beautiful wildlife in her yard from Fox to deer. Paula was such a strong woman that even though fighting a hard battle with cancer most people would not know. Her contagious smile and warmth were always present. No matter the pain or struggle she would always smile, that smile we all love, and would say “I’m Good!” She didn’t want to be remembered like that. She wanted the laughter and good memories to be held on to. She will be terribly missed by many family and friends. She was preceded by her parents and her oldest sister Carol. A Celebration of Life will be held At 1:00pm, July 10th, 2021 Oakland Drive Christian Church 7332 Oakland Drive Portage, MI 49024 269.327.7602