In Memory Of
Dorothy E. Kelly
1923
2022
Dorothy E. Kelly
August 7, 1923 — August 16, 2022
Dorothy E. Kelly, age 99, of Kettering, passed away on August 16, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1923 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Jacob and Erma Ruxer.
She enjoyed going bowling and playing golf when she was younger. In her later years, she was an avid Bridge player. She was very artistic with drawing, crafts, and she also wrote poems. She loved collecting clown figurines and costume jewelry. She retired after working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Junior Kelly; her brother, Chester Ruxer; her daughter, Beverly Ann Kelly; and grandson: Gregory Webb.
Her memory will be cherished by her daughters: Sandra Webb and Patricia (Kenneth) Heyne; grandchildren: Timothy Heyne, Tammy (Steven) Heyne Barnes, Kelly (Rob) Richardson, and Todd Heyne; great-grandchildren: Bill Howell, Aembur (Jared) Proffitt, Heather (Shawn) Toschlog, Brittany Richardson, Courtney Richardson, and Danielle Richardson; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30pm. Following the service she will be laid to rest with her husband at Calvary Cemetery.
Dorothy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To share a memory of Dorothy or to leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She enjoyed going bowling and playing golf when she was younger. In her later years, she was an avid Bridge player. She was very artistic with drawing, crafts, and she also wrote poems. She loved collecting clown figurines and costume jewelry. She retired after working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Junior Kelly; her brother, Chester Ruxer; her daughter, Beverly Ann Kelly; and grandson: Gregory Webb.
Her memory will be cherished by her daughters: Sandra Webb and Patricia (Kenneth) Heyne; grandchildren: Timothy Heyne, Tammy (Steven) Heyne Barnes, Kelly (Rob) Richardson, and Todd Heyne; great-grandchildren: Bill Howell, Aembur (Jared) Proffitt, Heather (Shawn) Toschlog, Brittany Richardson, Courtney Richardson, and Danielle Richardson; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, in Dayton, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30pm. Following the service she will be laid to rest with her husband at Calvary Cemetery.
Dorothy's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To share a memory of Dorothy or to leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy E. Kelly, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
Service
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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