Marilyn Joy Kelly, nee Flannigan, 93, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, June 10, 1931, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at her residence in Belleville, IL.
Marilyn was an office manager for Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois for 47 years. She was a member of St. Matthew Church in Belleville, IL, The New Life Club and The New Life Choir.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Walter C. Kelly Jr.
- Parents: Edward and Edna, nee Brewer, Flannigan
- Brother: Harold Flannigan
- Sisters
- Wilma Hase
- Geraldine Clark
- Niece: Kathy Maine
Surviving are her:
- Sons
- Scott A. Kelly of Swansea, IL
- Brian D. (Lori) Kelly of Waterloo, IL
- Grandchildren
- Devon (Eric) Parrill
- Ashley (Patrick) Darnell
- Alyssa Kelly
- Lexi Kelly
- Great grandchildren
- Jackson Parrill
- Taylor Parrill
- Carson Parrill
- Riley Darnell
- Jaidyn Darnell
- Addison Kelly
- Special nephew: Randall Clark
- Nephews
- James C. (Shirley) Hase
- Dr. C. W. (Terry) Hase
Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Music Department.
Visitation: Visitation from 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Drive in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Matthew Church, with Robert Swickard officiating. Private interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
