Sarah J. Kelly
1930 - 2018
Sarah J. Kelly
1930 - 2018
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1930
DIED
2018
Sarah Kelly Obituary
muncie - Muncie: Sarah J. Kelly entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning June 10, 2018 at Westminster Village. Sarah was born to the late Nellie and Fred W. Salatin on March 22, 1930 in New Castle Indiana.
Mrs. Kelly graduated from Anderson High School in 1948. Sarah married Reverend Keith Kelly June 10, 1950 and later became a secretary in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department for Ball State University where she retired after more than 22 years. She is a Member of Forest Park Church of the Nazarene and the Ball State Sympathy Club.
Sarah is Survived by four children; Daniel Kelly (Susan) of Michigan City Indiana, Deborah Hollowell (James) of Cypress Texas, Catherine Strong (Robert) of Indianapolis Indiana and David Kelly (Tammy) of Flagstaff Arizona; Sister-in-Law Pat Salatin of Tarpon Springs Florida, and Sister-in-Law Lucille Salatin of Swoope Virgina. Sarah was also blessed with 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren with several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Husband Keith and four siblings: James Salatin, Mary White, William Salatin, and David Salatin.
Friends may call on Thursday June 14, 2018 at Parson Mortuary from 4-8p.m. and one hour before the service on Friday. Funeral services will take place at Forest Park Church of the Nazarene on Friday June 15, 2018 at 10:00a.m with pastor David Delk Officiating Burial will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's Association 50 East 91st Street STE100, Indianapolis IN. 46209. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.parsonmortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Derrick Clark
March 11, 2021
It’s been over three years, so this might seem odd. Sarah, and Pastor Keith, attended the same church I did as I grew up. Sarah, became close to me, and became like a surrogate grandma.
It was 6th grade VBS, and she was our teacher. It was her kindness and grace, as well as her knowledge and love that initially planted the seeds of faith in my heart that eventually led to my salvation and relationship with Jesus Christ. She played a large part in my life! She also was the bell choir director for a period of time, which I participated with for several years. She will always be precious and grand memories for me, I miss her, but she is in paradise with our Savior, and we’ll meet again, thank you Sarah.
Kathy Fox
March 19, 2019
Sorry to hear about Sarah. We are relatives however I never kept much track of my family tree. One night about 20+ years ago Sarah called me and explained our relationship. It goes back to the Smith family of New Castle area. She invited my wife and I to their home and gave us a brown envelope full of pics of my Grandmother and Grandfather (George and Bertha Smith Fox) of Anderson. Also included were some pics of my Dad who I did not get to know real well due to divorce. He was part of D-Day invasion and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. I could not thank Sarah enough!!!
Carol Owens
June 13, 2018
To Sarah's family: I was saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She and I worked together for a number of years at the BSU Speech and Hearing Clinic. I got to know your father as well, and we all had good laughs. It is ironic that both she and the former department head, Dr. Richard Hoops, passed away within 2 weeks of each other. Sarah and I both worked for Dr. Hoops -- she as department secretary and I was the clinic secretary.
My condolences to you all.
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Diana Kennedy
June 13, 2018
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very sweet lady. Prayers, Diana Kennedy
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