Laura Ann Kelloms, age 66, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on May 9, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to Jurdon “Bud” Perry and Nica Elizabeth Carr.
Laura is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Evelyn and Richard Blake; paternal grandparents Otto Wilson Perry and Nellie Turnbow; aunt Georgia and aunt Lean.
She is survived by her son Dallas Kelloms; grandchildren Amelia Kelloms and Augustus Kelloms; mother Nica Clipp; father Jurdon “Bud” Perry (JoAnn); two brothers Mark Perry (Valerie) and Scott Perry (Dana); and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Laura was a 1978 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School. She was an avid reader and loved being “GaGa” to her grandchildren. She worked for the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District as a bus driver for 11 years. She genuinely cared for all the children on her route. She won numerous awards from the district and constantly received praise from the parents for always looking out for their children.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville.
Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I worked with Laura for many years. She was a wonderful person and was awesome with her kids.
I will miss Laura! She was a really great friend. Always thoughtful, Always smiling, Always tipping me when she bought snacks from me lol. Laura was a good person inside and out. She will be missed tremendously. Jnpsd Transportation Dept
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