Cleotha Kelley is a registered nurse who worked in the surgical ICU and post-anesthesia care. She is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 6. Cleotha's husband, CJ, was a colonel in the US Air Force who implemented fiber optic communications in Europe. Cleotha and CJ moved to Waco from northern Virginia in 2019 to be closer to their children in anticipation of CJ's declining health with Alzheimer's. Here Cleotha tells about their journey to Waco, and then to memory care at the Delaney, concluding with CJ's death in December 2022 and her own life afterward.
PREVIOUS EPISODES OF LIVING IT
Living It - Janice Horn McKinney
Janice Horn McKinney has been raising her grandson David, who lives with cerebral palsy and complex medical conditions, and who is now a proud graduate of Waco High. In addition to advocating for David, Janice works as a CNA in hospitals, nursing homes, and personal homes.
Living It - Liz Mitchell
On this edition of Living It, artist, attorney, and mother Liz Mitchell reflects on how a life-changing injury in 2012 reshaped her perspective and her work.
Living It - Suzette May
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace is joined by returning guest Suzette May.
Living It - Ryan Lambert
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace is joined by Ryan Lambert. Ryan is the director of Business Development at Hope and Believe Pediatric Therapy and an ambassador for the recently launched adaptive gym, Waco Adapt.
Living It - Rev. Dr. Geneece Goertzen
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace speaks with Rev.Dr. Geneece Goertzen about the lasting physical impact of abuse and why survivor experiences must be taken seriously, especially in faith spaces.
Living It - Candi Cann
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace talks to Dr. Candi Cann.
Living It - Liz Trujillo
On this edition of ‘Living It’, guest host Donna Dill of Mobilize Waco is filling in for Meg Wallace and talks with Liz Trujillo from Special Strong.
Living It - Toby Kurosky
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace is talking to Toby Kurosky, executive director of Mobilize Waco.
Living It - Dr. Josh Wesley
On this edition of Living It, host Meg Wallace speaks with Dr. Josh Wesley, medical director of the Waco branch of Community Health Care of Texas, the largest nonprofit hospice in the state of Texas.
Living It - Jefferson Gunn
This month, Living It features Jefferson Gunn — a retired educator, dedicated transit activist, and now a board member with the new local chapter of the National Foundation of the Blind. He stopped by the KWBU studio with his guide dog, Sparky. Jefferson's conversation with Meg digs into the topic of inclusion, independence, and the work still ahead in making our community more accessible for all.
