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2023
Katherine Kelly Obituary
Katherine "Kate" Kelly, age 97 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born June 24, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Isa Hockaday. Kate radiated a positive energy that would light up any room. She will be remembered for her love of her family and numerous friends; a caring person to all. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by the love of her life, Paul Kelly; son, Michael P. Kelly; daughter-in-law, Holly Kelly and brothers, Billy (Marie) Hockaday, Buck (Rosie) Hockaday and Sam (Mary Lou) Hockaday. Kate is survived by her children, Mark S. (Nancy) Kelly, Marcia A. (Bill) Coons, Maureen (Nick Covey) Kelly and Matthew J. Kelly; grandchildren, Erin (Bryan) Kaiser, Nathan (Emily) Coons, Matthew (Lisa) Coons, Krista Kelly and Dana (Jon) Broyles; great grandchildren, Kelly Kaiser, Carolyne Kaiser, Autumn Coons, Katelyn Kaiser, Henry Broyles and Elliott Coons and a host of other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you spend quality time with those that you love. Private services will be held for the family. Kate will be laid to rest next to her husband at Calvary Cemetery.
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Eartha Acoff
March 13, 2023
It was a delight to take care of Kate. Kate you will be missed. Eartha Acoff/Caregiver-STNA Trinity of Beaver Creek.
Mary Lou Stoeve Gross
March 11, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Kate was my first cousin. I am the daughter of Grace Griffith Stoeve. Aunt Isa and Grace were sisters. My mother Grace first lived with Bill and Isa when she came to Ohio from Kentucky. Actually it was Bill Sr. that & Isa that introduced my mother to my father at a German Festival in Dayton. I remember in my younger years talking to Kate at different function and then over the years, we lost touch. My sisters and I loved talking to Kate. She was
always laughing and joking. She was a very special person.
Rebecca Pequignot Hoffman
March 10, 2023
Our friendship with the Kelly family started on Canfield ave. and proceded with family fun gatherings always a good time I have cherished the friendships throughout the years, many Blessings to the families of Paul and Kay Kelly may God continue to keep you all in His Care Blessings continue Rebecca Pequignot Hoffman
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