Birth date: Dec 16, 1947 Death date: Apr 12, 2020
On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, Laurel Ann Kelsey Wells, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 72 due to complications from multiple sclerosis. Laurel was born on December 16, 1947 to Lester L. Kelsey, Jr., a Read Obituary
Laurel was my principal at Starrett elementary until she retired. I will always remember her as a great boss and colleague. She will be missed.
Laurel was the best principal any teacher could be blessed to work for. She took me under her wing at Starrett and was supportive and encouraging every day I worked there. Heaven gained a special angel. Sending love to her family during this difficult time. She is dancing without pain now.
Kristin Merkle
Laurel was so special to many friends and I was blessed to be one of our friends. Shepard such a never ending love for kids, students, family and friends. Our kids especially Jay had such affection for her and she was always encouraging him to follow his dreams of becoming a dancer. Please know that the Franke is so sorry and praying for each of you during this time. Also please know that her life will live on the hearts of so many students, teachers, friends and families that she touched with her heart and beautiful never ending smile! Our hearts are hugging yours during this time. The Frankes
i have so many great memories of Laurel over the last 38 years. I especially remember the tremendous gift Laurel had with small children. She could get a timid child talking and telling her everything in a few minutes where others could get nowhere. Children knew she had their best interests at heart and trusted her. We shared so many ideas in common and it was always a joy to sit with a glass of wine and talk about education and counseling for kids. I have referenced these discussions many times as a college instructor. Laurel gave so much and made the lives of so many children better!
In a friendship of 40 years, there are far too many memories to share. All filled with laughter and love even through the tears. Laurel, was sunshine and every room brightened when she walked in. We raised our children together, and all three of them grew up to wonderful ,responsible adults. I will remember the joy, forget the tears, and be so indebted that I had such a wonderful friend.
Janet Cunliffe
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After a 40 year friendship there are so many memories ,
I don't know where to start. Katy was the perfect child, a lady, gentle and sweet even at the age of two, while my son Steven was everywhere. Laurel's Aunt used to call him the Blue Flash. Laurel said in jest it was because she was the perfect mother. Then came Kelsey. When Kelsey was a infant she had a life threatening condition. I remember sitting up all night at the hospital with Laurel, as we sat by Kelsey's bed, willing her to live. Kelsey obviously did, and had a personality that matched Steven. Laurel and I did so many, many things when as we raised our children, from trips to the park, to sandbox parties, to zoo trips, it was something almost every day. The friendship continued as the children grew into adults. So much laughter, so many potato chips and dip, along with wine. In our sixties, Laurel and I were shopping at Dillards in Ft. Worth, Texas when suddenly she started tap dancing in the aisle. I snapped a picture of the expression of two of the customers, it was priceless. We laughed over that one for years. There is no way to express the strength of a friendship that goes through the ups and downs of all life's challenges. Sadly we lost contact in the last few years. I will always love her and cherish the fact that this amazing woman, so full of life, joy and kindness was my friend..
