Regina Kelley Martin, daughter of the late Norman Kelley and Ola Hill Kelley, was born on September 30, 1955 in Sikeston, Missouri, and passed away on February 5, 2021 at her home in Essex, Missouri, at the age of 65 years.

Mrs. Martin was a beautician.

On October 29, 1997, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Darrell R. Martin. Mr. Martin preceded her in death on March 10, 2015.

Regina is survived by one brother, Billy Kelley (Deena) of Essex, Missouri; by two sisters, Pam Woosley of East Prairie, Missouri, and Paula Byrd (Alan Joe) of Sikeston, Missouri, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Kelley and Allen Kelley; and by her sister, Judy Armstrong.

Graveside services will be conducted at Essex Cemetery on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Herman Morse officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.