Leontine T. Kelly
Leontine T. Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leontine Turpeau March 5, 1920 |
| Died | June 28, 2012 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Bishop of the United Methodist Church |
| Known for | First black woman to become a bishop in a major Christian denomination |
| Spouses |
James David Kelly (m. 1956) |
| Parent | David Turpeau |
| Relatives | Anita Turpeau Anderson (sister) T. J. Anderson (nephew) |
Leontine Turpeau Current Kelly (March 5, 1920 – June 28, 2012) was an American bishop of the United Methodist Church. She was the second woman elevated to the position of bishop within the United Methodist Church, and the first African American woman.