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Phyllis Kelly Obituary
63, of Phoenix passed away on April 29, 2011. Born on July 13, 1947 to Paul Bauer and Dorothy DesJean in Indianapolis, IN. Graduate of Xavier High School and NAU. Long time employee of the City of Phoenix dedicating many years to both children and adults with special needs. Her smile, sense of humor, and famous appetizers could light up a room. Survivors include her husband, Marc Kelly and son Marc Kelly (Erica), Son in Law Greg Soza, Sisters Susan Erie (Len), Jeanne Bauer, Brothers Tom Bauer (Pat), Jim Bauer (Jo), and Richard Bauer. Grandchildren Bronson, Monica, Roxy, and Stacy.
Many neices and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Stacy Soza. Services 4 PM, Wednesday May 4, 2011 at Brophy Chapel. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley or Special Olympics.
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Gail Gilmartin
May 30, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Phyllis' passing as each time I saw her she was full of energy and life. I will always remember Phyllis as a Champion for Special Olympics AZ. Whatever the City of Phoenix or SOAZ asked, Phyllis answered with unwavering loyalty and dedication. She will be missed!
Gail Gilmartin
May 29, 2011
Phyllis was always our Shining Star. My daughter Roxanne and I will never forget her kindness and love. She always made Us feel that we were so special. You Phyllis were the one who was so Special. Our Hearts will remember you always.
Your Special Olympics friends,
Debra and Roxanne Johnson
Kathie Gaar
May 8, 2011
Phyllis you will be missed, you were one of the most cariest and wonderful women. You worked so hard with Special Olympics, it was such a pleasure to know you and God Bless you and you will always be in our hearts, Jennie just loved you so much, all the kids at Arch will miss you
Jennie eich
May 8, 2011
Marc I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your Phyllis she was a great and amazing woman and Beauiful and she will missed by everyone and i will always remmember Phyllis by giving me a metal in special olympics she was wonderful woman and I will miss her a lot may she rest in peace
Kathy (LeRoy) Dumont
May 4, 2011
Jeanne,
I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. May she rest in peace ~
Hugz*
Elizabeth Bayham
May 4, 2011
This is to convey heartfelt sympathy from our family...The vivacious spirit of Phyllis forged our pathway in high school...It was always good to see her. God watch over her forever... -Elizabeth Bayham
May 4, 2011
Her infectious laugh and sense of humor will always be remembered at the Bauer/Erie parties. Our prayers go out to the entire family. The Soffel's
Teri Castellano
May 4, 2011
To the Kelly Family,
I had the pleaseure of working with Phyllis for many years. She was a very special person, and will be missed.
Dianna May
May 4, 2011
Marc and family; I will always charish the times that Phyllis and I had together at Special Olympic functions, or at the many lunches she and I had together. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed by all of us. Thank you and your family for sharing her with us. God bless you. She was truly an angel on this earth.
CHRIS CLARK
May 4, 2011
DEAR.MR KELLY I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT PHYLLIS DIED SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON I USED TO PLAY SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLF WITH TOM&PHYLLIS A LONG TIME AGO. AGAIN SHE WAS A SWEET PERSON. LOVE IN GOD'S NAME CHRIS CLARK
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