Kathryn Lyn Stelly, 59, of Jasper and longtime resident of Orange County, passed away on April 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Cowboy Church of Orange County. Officiating will be Reverend Dale Lee. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jasper, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James and Billie Rae Stelly. Kathy attended West Orange Stark High School and then college at LSU before graduating from Lamar in Beaumont with her Bachelor’s Degree. She worked in several Walmart Stores around Southeast Texas for 20 years before retiring as Assistant Manager. Kathy was a long time, faithful member of the Cowboy Church of Orange County. She was very active in the Sabine Chapter and Mid County Chapter of the Ducks Unlimited Organization helping in the conservation of local wetlands. Kathy always enjoyed “catching” fish at the lake, if there was no catching to be done you could find her taking a spin on the golfcart or watching her favorite football team the LSU Tigers. Kathy also liked to fill her time with crafting, painting, and loving on her animals. She was truly loved by those that knew her and she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Billie Stelly.
She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Henry; sister, Jamye Martin and husband Joe of Orange; sister-in-law, Pam Denson and husband Jim of Vidor; nieces and nephews, Clint Martin of Kerrville, Ryan Martin of Bridge City, Ashley Wooters of Geismar, Louisiana, Justin Denson and Zack Denson both of Vidor; along with numerous great-nieces and nephews and one great-great niece.
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February 29, 2024
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May 3, 2022
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May 3, 2022
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May 3, 2022
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Sherrill Porterfield
May 3, 2022
Kathy entered our lives as a very special sister in Christ when she attended our wedding at the cross on the little hill behind the Cowboy Church of Orange County in 2010, among a handful of supporters who didn't even know us but opted to reach out to us in Christian love. We've always felt God hand-picked each of those supporters to stand with us at the cross that day. I remember Kathy at Sister Friends Bible studies, and later, when she could no longer attend, I remember her love and support of her "sister friends" in Christ. May those closest to her find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched, and may each of you reach out to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the peace and comfort only He can give. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matt 5:4). Sherri and Jimmie Porterfield, Orange, Texas
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May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022
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May 2, 2022
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Paula Kay Stanley
May 2, 2022
Kathy was always a true friend to me. Yes she was my boss when we worked together at Walmart but she was one of the most honest person she had a heart of gold. She will be missed by so many . Paul my prayers for you in the upcoming days you two were such a great couple and my heart breaks for you. Love and prayers Greg & Paula Stanley
Jo Harris
May 1, 2022
Kathy was one of my close friends. She never had a day even on a bad day that she wasnt smiling. She was a true friend in every sense of the word. I will forever cherish our friendship. Paul you and Jamie and all of your families are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be missed and honored at the special angels rodeo this year.
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May 1, 2022
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May 1, 2022
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May 1, 2022
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