Edith Mae Kell

Edith Mae Kell, 86, of West Lafayette died peacefully on September 17, 2026, at IU Health Arnett Hospital.

The daughter of Phillip and Beulah Johnson Sollers, Edith was born on August 10, 1940, in Rainsville, Indiana. She was employed as an electronic chip tester with CTS. She enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren, playing computer games, fishing, and crocheting. In addition, Edith adored traveling the state with her sister Marilyn while they uncovered their family history through genealogy. After her children were grown, Edith returned to complete her high school diploma. She was a woman of great faith. Edith knew where she was going when the good Lord called her home. Although her family will miss her dearly, they find comfort in knowing she in now at peace.

Edith is survived by her children, Clyde and (Tina) Kell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Michael and (Rebecca) Kell of Horseshoe Bend, Indiana; Jerry and (Maggie) Kell of Bullhead City, Arizona; and sisters Gladys Stone and Marilyn Emerson. Alos surviving are grandchildren Erika, Kimberly, and Tasha Kell; step-grandchildren Heather Balser, Shad Piggott, and Lindsay Shoger; 2 great-grandsons; 7 step-great-grandchildren; 10 step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Edith was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy R. Sollers; brothers-in-law Vern Emerson, Charles Stone Harold Kingcaid.

The children would like to say a special thank you to Marilyn for all her assistance and the years of loving care she provided Edith.

A graveside gathering will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Independence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in Edith’s honor.