Sue Kelly Sayegh

Sue Kelly Sayegh NORFOLK - Sue Kelly Sayegh, M.D., died Friday, July 31, 2009, after a brief illness. She was born in Philadelphia Aug. 6, 1954, to Martha Parks Kelly and the late William Eager Kelly, M.D. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in chemistry in 1976 from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa. She was a 1980 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She completed her training in 1984 and from that time had resided in Norfolk. Soon after settling in Norfolk, she completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Kelly was an associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and a member of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A passionate medical educator, at the time of her death she was vice chair for education in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Residency Training director, and Medical Student Clerkship and Elective director. In her various educational and supervisory capacities, Dr. Kelly was a tireless educator, mentor, role model and friend to countless students and residents whom she trained. She was a trusted and valued colleague at EVMS, where she served on numerous committees, including Admissions, Student Progress, Medical Education and Curriculum. At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, she served as past chairman of the Ob-Gyn Department and was also a member of the Credentials and Patient Care committees. Her dedication and strength touched the lives of numerous patients, staff and colleagues. Dr. Kelly received numerous honors during her career. Among these were the EVMS Dean's Faculty Achievement Award in Clinical Teaching, the APGO William Herbert Promising Educator Award, the CREOG National Faculty Award for Teaching (which she received six times), as well as membership in the APGO/Solvay Educational Scholars Development Program and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. An honor she particularly cherished was the Sir William Osler Award for Excellence in Teaching, which is awarded solely by the medical students of EVMS and which she received on two different occasions. In addition to her mother of Williamsburg, Va., Dr. Kelly is survived by her husband of 29 years, Paul A. Sayegh, M.D. and their two children, Zachary Andrew Sayegh of Harrisonburg, Va., and Jennifer Emilia Sayegh of Norfolk. She is also survived by her sister, Penny E. Kelly of Norfolk; her brother, Benjamin W. Kelly, wife Eileen, and nephews Tim, Mark, Dan, and Dave Kelly, all of Littleton Colo.; her sister-in-law, Eva Teig Hardy and husband Michael of Richmond, Va.; and her beloved pet beagle, Dexter; as well as many dear friends whom she deeply cherished and loved and who will all miss her greatly. A funeral will be held Friday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1004 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, with the Rev. Charles A. Joy officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church parish hall. The family will also receive visitors Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made either to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or to the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation, P.O. Box 5, Norfolk, VA 23501. Online condolences may be offered to the family through www.hdoliver.com.