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She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mabel Irene Rush and William Fisher; her devoted husband, Joseph Thomas Kelly; and her cherished son, Joseph Francis Kelly.
Kelly is survived by her loving children: Cheryl Dippold; Thomas (Daisy) Kelly; Darlene Kelly; and Colleen (Darryl) Lapointe. She was a proud and adored grandmother to Elizabeth Kelly; Joseph Kelly II; Justin (Briana) Kelly; Robert Dippold; Amelia (Jeremy) Uffman; Ann (Ryan) Kelly-Brashear; Stephanie (Mike) King; and Bryan (Danielle) Williams.
She also leaves behind a legacy of great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy: Tristan (Jonathan) Boyden; Johnathan King; Kaitlynn (Dylan) Gravett; Brayden, Cameron, and Juliette Uffman; Jameson and Max King-and most recently, great-great-granddaughter Julia Boyden.
Kelly dedicated her life to helping others, serving as a Registered Nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital until her retirement in 2012. Her nurturing heart touched countless lives throughout her nursing career. Outside of her profession, she had a deep passion for traveling the world, gathering memories and stories wherever she went, and always returning to what mattered most-her family.
She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, where her faith remained a steady foundation throughout her life.
To those who knew and loved her, Kelly was a shining example of grace, strength, and kindness. She will be remembered for her quiet resilience, her sharp wit, and her unwavering love for those around her.
As she would say-dance in the rain.
A visitation will be held from 10:00AM-11:00AM and service from 11:00AM-11:45AM on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6305 N. Blue Angel Parkway Pensacola, Florida. The family invites all guests to join them for desserts and coffee immediately following the service.
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