Cierra Antoinette Kelley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cierra Antoinette Kelley, age 33, daughter of Charles L. Kelley of Cardinal, VA and Cynthia E. Kelley of Dutton, VA was born July 23, 1987 and taken tragically from this life on December 19, 2020. Cierra confessed, Jesus Christ as her Lord and was baptized and joined Zion Baptist Church at an early age. “CC” as she was affectionately called by family and friends was educated in the Gloucester school system and graduated in 2004. Cierra was also active in Jr. ROTC while attending high school. “CC” attended Ms. Kelli’s Cosmetology School in Gloucester, VA and did more training at S & B’s Barber Shop in Williamsburg, VA. “CC” also worked under her Aunt Dianne Brooks as a real estate assistant at Abbitt Realty in Gloucester, VA. “CC” had a strong love for her family having a special relationship with DeVonte, she called him “her little cousin & son” and she called Connie “her big sister”. “CC” also considered her cousin’s, Keyauna & Tara Cosby as sisters. They were partners with a closeness not many people have. “CC” had a strong love for her family and especially her children, who she brought home to her Mom and Dad when she needed assistance. “CC” loved wearing spiked heels and boots, which she left for Elaina, she’s mommy’s girl and like to dress up like her Mom. “CC” loved to sing hymns and you could often hear her patting her foot and singing “The Rough Side of the Mountain”. Anytime she could see her Mom needing some encouragement, she would immediately put on the song “The Battle”. “CC” was Daddy’s girl, and he wasn’t just a father, but her best friend and confidant, “he kept all her secrets”. She leaves to cherish her memory, parents Charles L. Kelley, Cynthia E. Kelley, two sons Mahki Kelley, Eyden Cole, one daughter Elaina Cole, two brothers Andre Kelley (Wanda) of Richmond, VA, Jermaine Myers of Reston, VA, one great aunt Geraldine Tillage of Gloucester, VA, three aunts Dianne Brooks of Dutton, VA, Patricia Fields of Cardinal, VA, Talithia Smith of Richmond, VA, four uncles Harold Tillage of Port Sulfur, LA, Marvin Tillage and Donnell Tillage of Gloucester, VA, and Ervin Smith of New York. She leaves DeVonte Jackson “her little cousin” and Connie Tillage “her big sister” both of Hayes, VA, special sisters Tara Cosby, Keyauna Cosby, Tanisha Jackson (Mickey), LaKesha Robinson of Lancaster, VA, Kenisha Williams of Newport News, VA, one special aunt/cousin Teresa Smith of Gloucester, VA, special cousin Carrie Javier, four nieces, three great nephews and a host of cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell and Lucille Kelley, Carrie Tillage and Merlin Smith.

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Cierra Antoinette Kelley

July 23, 1987 - December 19, 2020