Cora Kelly

KELLY, Cora Mae Metz Holstrom, of Richmond, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 30, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in 1925 to the late Dr. Andrew J. Metz and Sadie Estoria Kitchen Metz. Mrs. Kelly began her career in banking with Central National Bank and retired after nearly 40 years of service as a Vice President of Wachovia Bank. She made many dear friends during her banking career. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Frank R. Kelly Jr.; her children, F. Robert Kelly III and his wife, Fran, Michael W. Kelly and his wife, Christine, Edward E. Holstrom Jr. and his wife, Pam, Mary Pat Kelly Clark and her husband, Jim, Sarah Holstrom Wiggins and her husband, Pete, J. Reid Kelly and his wife, Margaret, Colleen Kelly McNally and her husband, Tom, David J. Holstrom, and James R. Holstrom and Juan Ledgard. She took great joy in her 16 wonderful grandchildren and lived to enjoy 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kelly is also survived by a brother, Andrew J. "Buddy" Metz and his wife, Dee. She was preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Ione Metz Oswald, Patricia Metz Kelly, Ellen Metz Mitchell and Virginia Metz Lowery. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews, and numerous lifelong friends. Mrs. Kelly was active in the Windsor Farms Garden Club, The Women's Club, her Mahjongg group, Trellis Crossing lunch group and enjoyed exercising with her friends at Richmond Athletic Club. She had been a member of St. Benedict's Church, St. Bridget's Church and most recently at St. Mary's Church. Mrs. Kelly most cherished her family and found every opportunity to bring family together. She was affectionately called "Mom-Mae" by her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements are with Bliley's - Central and will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org).


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.