Patricia Lou Kelker

Patricia L. Kelker "Pat/Mom" Kelker, age 88, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Pat was born on March 15, 1937 to Lillian Jenkins. Pat was a member of St. Mark AME church. She was married to Woodrow Kelker for 50 years. Pat was most commonly known as "Mom" because of her warm and loving personality.

Pat is survived by her brother Terry Knight, daughter Joni Hoffman, son Rick McMillen (Lisa), Felicia Scruggs (Brian) and honary son Charles Karaus Sr. Her grandchildren Charles Karaus Jr (Chauna), Johnny Karaus (Danielle), Curt McMillen (Maggie), Karen Gladstone (Dinesh), Tricia Vanover (Joe), Josh, Jake, and Jordan McMillen. Her Great-Grandchildren Robby Karaus (Riki), Sarah Marksberry (Graham), Missy Williams (Logan), Alex Karaus, Jacob and Joey McMillen, Christian and Hope Gladstone. 9 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Pat was proceeded in death by her husband Woodrow Kelker, her mother Lillian Jenkins, son Randy McMillen, daughter Lori Kauser, sisters Nancy Muncy and Judith Hafer and many in-laws.

Pat loved humor, old westerns, reading, cooking, crocheting, and cribbage (with Michael). She always had an incredible smile and kind words to share. She was an extremely intelligent and strong minded woman as well as a great listener that had strong shoulders to cry on. She would want you to know that she is in heaven with those who have gone before us. She would also like for you to know how much each of you have touched her heart and how much she loved all of you.

There will be a Celebration of Life, announced at a later date.