Vantrina Michelle Kellum's Obituary
Vantrina Michelle Kellam, known fondly as “Porki” of Laurel, DE departed this life on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She was 46.
She was born June 10, 1960 in Seaford, DE, the daughter of the late George and Margaret Rayfield Kellam.
She graduated from Laurel Senior High School Class of 1978. She continued her education at Del State and Del Tech.
Sister Vantrina touched many lives. She was outgoing and friendly. Over six years ago, Sister Vantrina gave her life to the Lord. She would be the first to tell you, look what God has done. Sister Vantrina’s life and testimony inspired many. After a seventeen year crack addiction, Sister Vantrina was delivered without rehab. She no longer was bound. Her light shined with God getting the glory. She continued her testimony by helping others with addictions at Kent & Sussex Counseling Services as an addictions counselor.
Sister Vantrina was a member of Tabernacle House of Prayer II under the leadership of Apostle Elijah Drummond, III in Laurel, DE. She was an usher, the appointment secretary, and a mother of the church. Her most important title was Christian. She truly lived the life and was an example of how to live holy, walk upright, and not compromise, nor shame God.
She is survived by a son, Jerin T. Kellam of Laurel, DE, a daughter, Nakia L.D. Kellam of Balitmore, two sisters, Karen F. Hopkins and her husband, Melvin Hopkins of Milton, DE, Zina Y. Kellam-Del Rosario and her husband, Luis Del Rosario of Laurel, DE, a brother, Mermann T. “Buck” Kellam of Smyrna, DE, two aunts, Nellie Toppping of Melfa, VA, Peggy Kellam of Boston, MA, an uncle, Robert Kellam of Blades, DE, and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Citadel of Hope in Seaford with Apostle Elijah Drummond, III officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthews Cemetery in Laurel, DE. Friends may call at the church on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be to the American Lung Association, 209 E. Market Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements by Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg.
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