Leontine T. Kelly, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetLeontine T. Kelly
American United Methodist bishop
Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1920
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Date of Death: 28-Jun-2012
Profession: priest
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Leontine T. Kelly
- Leontine Turpeau Current Kelly (March 5, 1920 – June 28, 2012) was an American bishop of the United Methodist Church.
- She was born in Washington, D.C., one of eight children.
- Her father, David D.
- Turpeau Sr., was a prominent Methodist minister, who later served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives.
- For a period of time she also served simultaneously as a pastor and a District Superintendent.
- Her mother, Ila Marshall Turpeau, was an outspoken advocate for women and Blacks and a founder of the Urban League of Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Kelly died on June 28, 2012 in Oakland, California.Leontine’s first marriage (to Gloster B.
- Current) ended in divorce.
- They had three children together.
- Leontine then married the Rev.
- Dr.
- James David Kelly, a United Methodist minister (now deceased).
- Following her husband’s death, Leontine adopted his great-granddaughter, Pamela Lynne Kelly.
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