Kelly Renee Lynch, age 55, transitioned from this Earth to Heaven after a brief illness during a recent hospital stay on February 6, 2021. She was born in Canton on September 25, 1965 to Mr. and Mrs. Chester (Marlene) F. Griffin. Kelly was married to her husband David Lynch going on 28 years and three months. In addition to her loving parents Kelly is also survived by her husband David; brothers James (Stacy) Griffin and Timothy (Susan) Griffin; Nieces and Nephews Cory (Joanna) Griffin, Cami (Adam) Lewis, Andrew Griffin, Adam Griffin; Great Nephews Eli Griffin and Brady Lewis. Kelly is preceded in death by Great Nephew Grayson Lewis.

Kelly loved children's and youth ministry especially in teaching children about the love of Jesus and helping young people find hope in a relationship with Jesus. Kelly also was a prayer warrior and intercessor and co-leader of the prayer ministry at Compassion Church of North Canton. Kelly loved her Jesus and is rejoicing with Him in Heaven today. She also was given the opportunity to share her love of Jesus with those in Spain at the World's Fair with a missions team from Trinity Gospel Temple in Canton together with a youth mission team from Houston Texas in 1992 which was a highlight of her ministry to touch others with the love of Jesus. Even though Kelly had extreme pain when she was able she loved waving her glory ring and white flag in worship of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, February 11 at Compassion Church from 4pm till 7pm. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 12, at 11:00am at the church. Private burial will take place at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.