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Lucille Kelly Obituary
LUCILLE KELLY
SPRINGFIELD — Lucille Kelly, age 98, formerly of Bethalto, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She was born March 20, 1921, in Sesser, Illinois, the daughter of John and Josephine (Ferrino) Riva. She married Samuel D. Kelly, he preceded her in death in 1945. She later married Roland Kelly on June 19, 1948 in Wood River, Illinois and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2010.
Lucille retired from Continental Coiffures Beauty Shop in Wood River after many years of service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton. Lucille loved to travel and her greatest joys were spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by daughter and her husband, Patricia (Stephen) Wright of Springfield; two grandchildren, Stephen Wright and Patrick (Luke) Stout; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jacob, and Nathan Wright; two great-great grandchildren, Hope and Keyerah Wright; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Roland; she is preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Eugene Riva.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Reverend Andre Dobson will officiate.
Burial will take place in Upper Alton Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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May 11, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss; please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time of sorrow and may you find comfort knowing that all those who fall asleep in death are in God's memory (Psalms 116:15). My sincere regards, ~MM~
May 5, 2019
Mrs. Kelly was my neighbor across the St, on Spencer in Bethalto. They were wonderful people to live close to us.My thoughts & prayers go out to all her family.Judy McDaniel, Liberty Hill, TX,
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