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Kelly Sweet Obituary
Born Sept. 8, 1960, in Nanticoke, she was a daughter of the late Rodger and Janet Carter Killian.
She graduated from Northwest Area High School in 1979.
Kelly first worked for the former Country Cousins Shoe Factory, Mocanaqua, from 1979 to 1983, then worked for Dave's Sanitation from 1984 to 1996, and last worked for Sears Logistics from 2001 to 2012.
She was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Shickshinny.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a brother, Rodger "Tinker" Killian.
Surviving are her husband, Dallas Sweet, whom she married Dec. 25, 1981; two sons, Adam Sweet and his wife, Jacqueline, Glen Lyon; and Rodger Sweet and his wife, Melody, Glen Lyon; a daughter, Angela Sweet, at home; two grandchildren, Noelle and Lauren Sweet; and two sisters, Sue Beaver and her husband, Brett, Mocanaqua; and Nikki Seigfried and her husband, Mike, Shickshinny Valley.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 77 N. Main St., Shickshinny, with the Rev. Daniel Potter officiating.
Burial will be in Sorber Cemetery, Reyburn.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
For information, or to send condolences, please visit www.mayofh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Sweet
Chuck Mitchell
February 26, 2018
Rest In Peace Kelly,
You and your family were once good friends of mine, my heart breaks for your husband, children and grandchildren at this difficult time, I hope they find peace.
Barbara Hawkins
February 2, 2018
Kelly , although we did not know each for very long, I came to think of you as a good friend. I will surely miss our long talks, any many laughs. You will always be in my heart, and thank you fou all you have done. Barbara Hawkins.
Lynn Stephanick and Family
February 2, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kelly.
I am sending prayers to your family in this difficult time. May God help you through this sad time. Know that she is an "Angel" now watching over you all.
Michele Carter
February 1, 2018
Rest In peace Kelly, thoughts and prayers for your family. Love your cousin Michele Carter
Eric &Trish Madl
January 31, 2018
To Sue, Niki and all of Kelly's vast extended family. May all of your memories of Kelly's life carry you through these most difficult times. Our condolence and prayers are will you all.
Sherry Killian
January 31, 2018
Prayers and Love to all the family. You will be missed but never forgotten Kelly.
Trudy
January 30, 2018
My Dear friend, so many memories of the best years growing up, whenever I think back you where always there, we were always together. You will be remembered with smiles and laughter, I pray you are happy with Mom, Dad, Tinker, Dave ....and all our family that have gone before as they greet you at those Pearly Gates! May God guide your family through this sad time.
January 30, 2018
Steve Evan & family
Jacqueline Sweet
January 30, 2018
I love you mom. May you Rest In Peace and watch us from heaven .
Tracie Carter
January 30, 2018
Rest In peace Kelly, thoughts and prayers for your family. Love your cousin Tracie
Cheryl Whitebread
January 30, 2018
May you rest in peace my dear friend! I will forever remember your smile, your laugh, your kindness & all the good times we had. It was a true pleasure to have you in the lives of my family. You meant the world to Eddie. Thank you for everything you have done for him. My heart breaks for Dallas, Adam, Angela , Roger,Lauren & Nicole. Love you my friend! Rest in peace. To the sweet family, I love you all! Here for you always! Prayers & hugs to you all! May you find peace & comfort through the Lord your family and your friends..
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