Ethel Kelly's Obituary
Ethel was born in Muskegon, Michigan and peacefully passed away surrounded by her seven children on August 27, 2021 at the age of 96.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Donald Kelly, her brother Norman Ash, sister Martha Ash and two infant great granddaughters.
She is survived by her children, Jean Kelly, Barbara (Richard) McGraw, Gordon (Phyllis) Kelly, Patricia (Mark) DeForest, Colleen (Alex) Kennedy, Karen (Gordon) Desotell, Dennis Kelly, 13 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
During her lifetime Ethel was active in her church and her children’s lives. She adored every one of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by us all.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 5 PM to 8 PM at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, Michigan 49444. The funeral service will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Lake Harbor United Methodist Church, 4861 Henry St, Norton Shores 49441.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ethel’s name to one of the following charities: Kid’s Food Basket, Harbor Hospice, United Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven or Lake Harbor United Methodist Church.
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