Shirley P. Kelly
June 6, 1923 - February 27, 2017
Kelly, Shirley P., was born June 6, 1923, in Hartford, Connecticut to Rexford Eugene and Nellie (nee Sanford) Perkins, and entered into rest, Monday, February 27, 2017, at Des Peres Hospital in Des Peres, Missouri, at the age of 93 years 8 months and 21 days. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband John L. Kelly married September 7, 1944 in Valley Spring, New York and sibling Marian (Dave) Potters. She is survived by three (3) children, David (Debra) Kelly of Dallas, Texas, Douglas (Cindy) Kelly of St. Louis, Missouri and Richard Kelly of Ballwin, Missouri. seven (7) grandchildren, Michelle Kelly, Laura (Ross) Matheny, Brian Kelly, Michael (Kylie) Kelly, Victoria “Tori” Kelly, Kassandra Kelly and Grace Kelly four (4) great grandchildren, Sage Kelly, Miles Kelly, Blythe Matheny and Leslie Kelly Shirley loved sewing and gardening and was an excellent cook. She was an avid reader, being at the library was one of her happiest places. Shirley retired from Washington University as administrative assistant to the assistant Provost. Shirley is fondly remembered, and will be dearly missed, by all who knew her. Family will have a private memorial at a later date. Services handled through Cremation Society of St. Louis, 10305 BIG BEND ROAD, KIRKWOOD, MO. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlcremate.com.
Kelly, Shirley P., was born June 6, 1923, in Hartford, Connecticut to Rexford Eugene and Nellie (nee Sanford) Perkins, and entered into rest, Monday, February 27, 2017, at Des Peres Hospital in Des Peres, Missouri, at the age of 93 years 8 months... View Obituary & Service Information