Gloria Mae Boutte Kelley was born to Florence Mary Boutte and Anthony Cliff Boutte on August 10, 1941in Jenerette, La.

Gloria received her education in Houston, TX. Following graduation from high school; she began working at Sakowitz Clothing Store as an accountant.

a met and married Gus Steve Kelley on May 25, 1975. To this union three sons were born.

Gloria was a loving mother and wife whose kindness was endless. She loved to cook and feed everyone. But most of all she was a God filled woman with a beautiful spirit.

Gloria was preceded in death by her loved ones that include her parents and siblings: Ira Joseph Boutte, Anthony Ronnie Boutte and James Arnie Boutte.

Gloria leaves to mourn her passing her husband: Gus Steve Kelley; sons: Gus Kelley Jr., Lionel Kelley and Demetris Kelley; sisters: Cecelia Christine Boutte Hall, Mary Wanda Boutte Welcome, Agnes Janell Boutte Martin and Gwendolyn Cathy Boutte Blankenship; brother: David Kenneth Boutte; a host of nieces, nephews, additional relatives and friends.