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Dorothy KELLY Obituary
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. 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. To share a memory of Dorothy or to leave a special message for her family, please visit
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Leroy Browning
October 2, 2022
Rest In Peace Dorothy!!!
Carla
August 23, 2022
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family especially to pat Donna and I loved Dorothy so much when we would walk into work she would be setting there waiting for a kiss and a hug and if we walked by her she would holler and say hey I want my hug and kiss she will be missed it breaks our hearts
Michael Pupek
August 22, 2022
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Heyne
Family in this time of great sorrow. I offer my
Prayers for Your Beloved Grandmother and
know She is Looking Down from heaven with
a sweet smile. Her Love for Family will be Your
strength. Peace To All! Mike Pupek
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