There are many many memories of Kelli, Amanda and Brandon when they were young living in Arlington.  I too lived in Arlington for a while.  On the weekends  I would pick them up for the day and do fun things such as go to the movies, out to eat or go ride the Tram at DFW Airport.  One movie they all kept asking to see was " E.T."  I think we must have seen that movie so many times,  till we all remembered  every line in the movie.  But we all liked the Ending.  When I moved to Corsicana, they would come down to spend the weekend.  I talked them in to helping me decorate the house for Christmas and also the local Pioneer Village one year.  One year, we made Elf Candy Canes to give away to people when they would come by the house at night to see the Christmas Lights.  I have had people tell me they remember when they did that many years ago. 

I always loved to buy the kids School clothes and Especially Kelli.  She was so beautiful and so easy to dress her up with clothes from Beale's here in Corsicana.  You were so good about checking on your Grandma when she would get ill.  And always remembered her birthday.  You were so kind and loving.  I write this with tears in my eyes, as I am so sad you are gone, but know you are heaven with your Grandma.  Love your Aunt, Ann

Kelli Rae's parents were Ray Massey and Vicki Varley.  They were married in 10 Apr 1971 in Texas City, Texas.  Ray worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety and was assigned to the local Drivers License Office.  Vicki worked at the Galveston newspaper in the advertisment department.  They lived at 2826 28th Ave,  in Texas City until moving to Arlington, Texas in 1978.

  Ray attended the School of Evangleism until 1979 when he took a position with the Lake Worth Church of Christ as the Minister of Evangelism.  Several years later Kelli's mother Vicki attended Real Estate Training and earned her "Brookers" license. 

In 1985 Ray enlisted in the Fort Worth Police Department and was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Unit until he retired in 2005 .  In Jan 2005 Ray was selected to go to Washington DC to be part of the Bush - Cheney Inauguration and was appointed as a Special US Marshall for the week of the inaugaration ceremonies.


Vicki now lives in Hawkins, Texas and Ray lives in Arlington, Texas.

I wish everyday was as happy as that days was.


Dad

This is the little house were Kelli lived before moving to Arlington in 1978.  The nursery was up front in the middle bedroom.

I will always remember you,


Dad  

This was taken at the house in Texas City where all of them were born.

Brandon, Kelli, and Amanda 

This photo was taken at Sheridan, Texas at the home of the Varleys. Kelli is standing in front of her brother Brandon while her sister Amanda is sitting in the arms of Mrs Varley their great, great grandmother.

Enjoying the fire place during the great ice storm of Jan. 1979 in our house on Barker street in Arlington.

She was a beautiful woman.   She was only 18 in this photo.  Kelli moved in with me and Cheryl when she turned 18 but drove to LD Bell in Hurst to finish her Sr year.  Kelli and I built a room for  her to live in at the house on Two Jacks in Arlington.

Dad

This was taken in our home on Barker street in Arlington.  I look like I am asleep but I suspect I was reading the Bible while Kelli set with me.  She always enjoyed spending time with me.

Dad

 

If my memory serves me right this photo was taken at a studio in Arlington circa Sept 1978.

Ray, Vicki, and Brandon  in the  back.  Amanda and Kelli are in front.

I remember taking this photo just as we were leaving to go  to church in Texas City.
Amanda was almost 2 years old, Kelli was 3 years old,  and Brandon was about 5 years old.  Their mother Vicki is standing behind them.  The reason for me not being in the photo is because I was taking it.

Kelli, I will always love you. 
Dad