Ada Leonia Dortch Kelly-Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ada Leonia Dortch Kelly-Smith (Evansville, Indiana), born in Erin, Tennessee, who passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ada Leonia Dortch Kelly-Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earnest Dortch and Evie Dortch; her siblings, Taylor, Pernice Dortch, Essie Pauline Dortch and Lillie B. Cartwright; and her children, Clarence E. Robinson Jr. of Killeen, TX, Regina M. Bentley of Columbus, GA, Earl A. Kelley of Clarksville, TN and John T. Gant of Erin, TN..
She is survived by: her siblings, Willie Dortch (Brenda) of Evansville, IN, Fay Dortch of Erin, TN, Ray Dortch of Erin, TN, Mary Edwards of Erin, TN and Mike Dortch of Erin, TN; and her sister-in-law Nina Dortch of Evansville, IN.. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the McFarland Baptist Church (750 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47713). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at the Oak Hill Cemetery (1400 E Virginia St, Evansville, IN 47711).
