Kathryn Kelley

Kathryn Kelley, age 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1934 in Wayne County, Kentucky, to the late Kate and Jim Higginbotham.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Perry K. Kelley; and son Perry P. Kelley.

Kathryn is survived by her son, Dan (Becky) Kelley; daughter-in-law Patricia Kelley; three grandsons, Philip (Rita) Kelley, Jordan (Stephanie) Kelley and Stephen (Eleni) Kelley; two granddaughters, Amanda (Evan) Marsh and Sarah (Todd) Smith; ten great-grandchildren, Lyanna, Delaney, Ryan, Peyton, Blake, Peri, Drew, Reighn, Beckam and Cora. She is also survived by numerous family and friends.

Kathryn loved shopping, gardening, and baking. She enjoyed her volunteer work for many years at Sycamore Hospital. Kathryn loved spending time with her family.

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, Ohio. Visitation will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, April 30, until the time of service. Kathryn will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.