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Shirley Kelly Obituary
December 26, 1953 - April 9, 2014
Jacksonville, FL
Shirley Kingston Kelly, 60, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
Shirley was born in Bay St. Louis and graduated from Bay St Louis High School in 1972. She married Dennis Kelly, Sr. of Pass Christian, MS on November 14, 1980.
Shirley is preceded in death by her father, Nolan Anthony Kingston, Sr. and brothers, Nolan Anthony Kingston, Jr., Timothy Joseph Kingston and Kevin Lewis Kingston.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Dennis Francis Kelly, Sr. of Jacksonville, FL; three children, Sarah Elizabeth Kelly of Neptune Beach, FL, Kathryn Louise Kelly of Austin, TX and Dennis Francis Kelly, Jr. of Statesboro, GA; mother, Nola H. Kingston of Bay St. Louis; step-children and their spouses, Todd Kelly and Allison of Oakland, CA, Meg Kelly Rice and Derek of Austin, TX; her grandchildren, Isabelle Eileen Kelly-Graham, Evan Jackson Kelly and Piper Adele Kelly; sister Jackie Kingston Kidd of Bay St Louis.
Throughout her life, Shirley was a devout member of the Catholic Church and an avid volunteer at several organizations and churches. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Monday, April 21 at 11 am, followed by a mass at noon and reception in the parish hall at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to your local St. Vincent de Paul or online at http://www.svdpusa.org/Donate.aspx and Community Hospice of Jacksonville at https://support.communityhospice.com/donate or by phone @ 904-886-3883.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kelly
Debra Harris
April 25, 2014
Shirley was an awesome and inspiring person, she never let her illness get her down and always had a smile and kind word for those she came in contact with. I shall miss her... but, I also know she is in the arms of our Lord, pain free and at peace.
Cynthia Phipps-Prince
April 24, 2014
What an amazing woman Shirley was! We volunteered together in the Breast Health Center at St. Vincent's Hospital. Her smile gave a ray of hope and faith to all of us. I will remember her family & friends in my prayers. Peace be with you,
BARBRARA HENRY
April 24, 2014
THE ST.VINCENT'S BREAST CENTER RIVERSIDE IN JACKSONVILLE, FL WILL MISS SHIRLEY. SHE WAS A GREAT HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER . i GOT TO KNOW HER IN THE BREAST CENTER.
PRAYERS ON THE WAY FOR ALL HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Anne DeBlanc Fuselier
April 21, 2014
My love and prayers go out to you, Dennis, Nola, Jackie, and family. Shirley really was the most happy, giving, and thoughtful person. She was truly unique and inspiring. She always had that big Kingston smile on her face. Dennis you were a wonderful husband. Even though our lives were so far apart and many hugs too short, I will miss her dearly! This is a Very difficult "passing." My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
April 20, 2014
Dear Kelly Family,
We are so sorry to hear the news that Shirley has passed away. We all remember fondly your time in DE at IHM. So many good times. Shirley had such a special-Southern-hospitality-way about her. She was a friend to be cherished with her pretty smile, sense of humor, and caring ways. God bless all the Kellys during this difficult time. Sincerely, The Abessinio Family
Anne&Marvin Krankey
April 18, 2014
Our Love and Prayers to the family. We thank God for Shirley and the Love she brought to our lives!!
Randy Starita
April 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I knew Shirley very well and she always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around.
Tom and Mary Lou Waeghe
April 17, 2014
Dear Dennis and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Shirley's wonderful smile and good heart. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Espinoza Salvador
April 17, 2014
Dennis was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and sympathy to and the families. May God give you strength during these times but know that one day you will meet Shirley again in Heaven. Its a sad time but also a time to rejoice that Shirley has gone home to our Lord Jesus Christ. (Patti Espinoza former coworker at Std Fruit Gulfport)
Jess Tuten
April 17, 2014
My heart goes out to your family at this time. Sarah, sending love and thoughts your way!
annie horne
April 17, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Shirley and Kathy at Biltmore House in Asheville, NC (Oct. 2010)
Kathy Kendall Calhoun
April 16, 2014
Dennis, Sarah, Kathryn, Dennis Jr. and family...Shirley was a dear college roommate and bridesmaid in my and Larry's wedding. We have always maintained a relationship through the mail, yet we had a chance to get together in Asheville, North Carolina in 2010, when Dennis and Shirley were celebrating their anniversary. When we met it was just like the 1970s. We talked, cried, mostly laughed, and shared stories of our loved ones. What an amazing friend/mother/wife we have all lost! Our prayers are with you all!
Celeste
April 16, 2014
Every time I would see Mrs. Shirley..she would have a smile on her face..even through her struggles. Prayers for the family...and for my dearest friend, Sarah Kelly.
Bonnie Mello
April 16, 2014
Ms Nola, Jackie, & Kelly family, So very sorry to have just found out about the passing of Shirley, I knew her through the Kingston family. She was a beautiful person inside & out. May God Bless you all during this difficult time, I pray God wraps his big warm arms around each of you to comfort you. Our prayers will be with you.
Sherrill Maloy
April 16, 2014
To the Kingston family, I am so sorry to hear of your lost! Shirley was a special person to everyone whom she came in contact with, she has had that beautiful smile! Ms. Nola my prayers and heart goes out to you so deeply. I did not know the Kelly family well, but my prayers are with the family as well!
Sherrill Maloy/Rabbit
Ezell Piernas Butler
April 16, 2014
Ms Nola, Jackie and the Kelly family. Shirley and I were in the same high school graduation class. I remember her to be friendly, giving and happy. My Prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Connie Madden
April 16, 2014
Shirley was one of the sweeties people you would have every meet. She will missed by all that new her. I love you Shirley and your family. May God Bless all of you and I am sorry for your loss.
Pat Farrell
April 16, 2014
Dear Dennis and family. I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She touched so many lives, especially the young teenagers at St. Thomas Church that we will never forget her kindness and beautiful smile! My prayers are with you ......God Bless you all.
Pat
Heather Kingston
April 16, 2014
I think everyone who knew her would easily say she was an incredibly rare kind of friend; friendly, fun and forgiving. So blessed to have known her. Prayers for all who will and are grieving the loss.
April 15, 2014
Shirley was a lovely spiritual woman and will be missed. My prayers are with all the Kellys. Jane Balch Smith
Kim Balch
April 15, 2014
My love and prayers go out to the entire Kelly family during this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love, Kim
Jim Kemph
April 15, 2014
Miss Nola, Jackie & Family: So sorry to hear about Shirley Passing, you are all in our Prayers. My memories if Shirley bring a smile to my face, she was that kind of girl! God Bess!
Augie and Charlie Lopes
April 15, 2014
May God bless the Kelly Family at this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
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