Merlynn "Lynn" Kelly, 43, of Paducah, passed away, Saturday, February 27, 2016, 2:45 am, at Baptist Health of Paducah.

She was a member of Just By Faith Ministries of Metropolis, Illinois, a member of various local gospel groups and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. She was employed as a cook for Arby's and as a program manager at the Active Day Care.

She is survived by three sons, Jayden M. Dillard, Javionne A. Dillard and Armand Dillard, all of Paducah; her parents, Harland A. Kelly, Sr. and Merlean Rouse Kelly of Paducah; one brother, Graylon Kelly of Paducah; three nephews, several aunts, uncle, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her son, DeShawn Royale Dillard Kelly, one Harlan Kelly, Jr., and her paternal Grandparents, Mary and Robert Kelly and maternal grandparents, Oscar and Lula M. Rouse.

Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016, 11:00 am, at New Greater Love Church with Reverend LaRita Horton and Reverend Gwendolyn Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Maplelawn Park Cemetery.

Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the funeral hour.