Pauline "Polly" Ellis Cochran Kelley's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2025 in Bryan, Texas

Pauline "Polly" Ellis Cochran Kelley

April 29, 1927 - April 7, 2025 (97 years old)

Bryan, Texas

Pauline "Polly" Ellis Cochran Kelley's obituary , Passed away on April 7, 2025 in Bryan, Texas

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Callaway - Jones Funeral Home & Crematory

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Pauline "Polly" Ellis Cochran Kelley

April 29, 1927 - April 7, 2025 (97 years old)

Bryan, Texas

Pauline Ellis Cochran Kelley Obituary

The world bids farewell to Pauline Ellis Cochran Kelley of Bryan, Texas, born in Jasper, Texas, departing on April 7, 2025 at the age of 97. Pauline leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Pauline Ellis Cochran Kelley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Louis M. Ellis and Delores Frisby Ellis; her former husband William R. Cochran, Jr.; her husband Clifford Kelley; her son Raymond Louis Cochran; her daughter-in-law Bessie Reynolds Cochran; and her siblings, Dorothy Dunn, Douglas Ellis, Louis Ellis, William Ellis and Jack Ellis.

She is survived by: her granddaughters, Candy Gallego (James) and Becky Gelacio (Jesus); her great grandchildren, Austin Gallego (Audrey), Kaleigh Gallego, Cristian Gelacio, Lexi and Devin Gelacio; her great great grandchildren, Madison Gallego and Lyla Gallego; and her stepson Scott Kelley.

A funeral service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center (3001 S College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801). A burial was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Restever Memorial Park Cemetery (5103 N Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77803).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Callaway - Jones Funeral Home & Crematory



Fri

Apr 11

Funeral service

Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801

Fri

Apr 11

Burial

Restever Memorial Park Cemetery
5103 N Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77803

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April 10, 2025

Pam Hayenga wrote a sympathy message

“I so enjoyed the friendship of Polly these past years. I'll cherish the Quillos she made for me and think of her as I continue to make her Banana Bread and Brownie recipes. Love to all of her family. Pam Hayenga”


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