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Mary Kelley Obituary
Mary Ellen slipped quietly away surrounded by her family on the evening of March 7, 2011. She was the beloved wife and partner to Paul and mother to Brooke, Stacy (Louis), Tim (Pilar), foster mother to Maricela (Bob), grandmother to Katie (Brian), Alison, Kelley, Anderson and Paul, and great-grandmother to Ashley and Justin. She was born Mary Ellen Shehan in Baltimore, MD on September 7, 1937. She is survived by three brothers; Brooke, Tomas, George and one sister, Laurie. She and Paul were married in Atlanta, GA and moved to Phoenix in 1970. Their property on Pasadena Avenue became the family "Compound" and a welcoming place of refuge for family, friends and a number of young people. She was truly gifted at reaching out to people and making a difference in the lives of everyone she touched. In 1989 Mary Ellen and Paul turned their passion for entertaining and hosting guests into a business and opened "Maricopa Manor, A Bed & Breakfast Inn". She will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial celebration will be held at her home in April. Arrangements under the direction of A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, Phoenix, AZ. Please visit our website at ALMoore-Grimshaw.com to leave memories, stories and tributes.
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Joyce
March 5, 2019
One of my happiest times with Mary Ellen was sitting in the kitchen with her and Paul. It was breakfast time and she was busy preparing her famous breakfast baskets for her guests. She did it so elegantly. I will always treasure our friendship. Im so happy that Paul is nearby in Phoenix.
Lala Van Camp
March 15, 2011
Dear Paul and family I just wanted to let you know how much I thought of Mary Ellen. What a beautiful person with a very strong will. I always wanted to be like her so beautiful, a great laugh and comunication skills nice and to the point!
She will be greatly missed but especially by you, her family. My God be with you during this time of greif. Lala
Lala Van Camo
March 15, 2011
Dear Paul and family I just wanted to let you know how much I thought of Mary Ellen. What a beautiful person with a very strong will. I always wanted to be like her
Joyce Pope
March 14, 2011
Dear Paul & Family, I was so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen's passing. I will always remember the Lady of the "Maricopa Manor." I send my love to you all and I will miss her so much. Love - Joyce
March 14, 2011
Uncle Paul, Brooke, Stacy, and Tim- I was so sad to hear from Dad that "Aunt Mame" passed away. The thoughts and prayers from my family to yours as you remember and celebrate the life of Mary Ellen.
Jamie, Julie, Kitsey, Ellie and Gracie Shehan
March 13, 2011
Mary Ellen was a beautiful person inside and out.So sorry for you and your family.
Suzie Smith
Michael Brooks
March 13, 2011
So sorry to hear about this. She will definitely be remembered. Mary Ellen was always so kind and interested in me and my family. Our best to the family.
Michael Brooks & family.
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