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Susanne Kelly Obituary
SUSANNE "SUE" I. KELLY
July 13, 1937 - April 12, 2019
Susanne "Sue" I Kelly, 81, died of complications from a short illness on April 12, 2019 in Bakersfield, California. She is survived by her children, Denise Williamson, Laura Branford, Tom & Jacque Kelly, Patrick & Terri Kelly all of Bakersfield, seven grandchildren & six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Hilda Steele, siblings Patty & Wayne & former husband Tom Kelly.
Sue was born on July 13, 1937 in Long Beach, California. She graduated in 1955 from East Bakersfield High School & went on to Knapp College of Nursing where she graduated in 1958 with a diploma in Nursing. She married Thomas L Kelly (Tommy) on February 7, 1959. They lived in Chowchilla, California for a few years before moving to Bakersfield.
Sue had a long career with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital starting as a labor & delivery RN & moving up the corporate ladder to Director/Vice President of Nursing. She later worked as Director of Nursing in skilled nursing facilities, case manager & nurse consultant until retiring at the age of 75. She was a dedicated mother & loved cheering on her children in their various activities when they were young. In her later years, Sue developed a love for the theater, sewing, quilting, gardening, bridge & Abyssinian cats. She was a busy woman, rarely held back her opinions, & was respected & loved by many. Rosary will be held for Sue at 1:30pm, Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi in Bakersfield, followed by mass at 2:00. Father Anton will officiate. A private internment at Hillcrest Park & Mortuary will follow the mass & a reception will be held at the home of Patrick & Terri Kelly.
All are welcome to attend & celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Southern California Abyssinian Rescue or your favorite animal rescue organization. We loved her very much & will miss her.
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judith Parker vance
October 29, 2019
Sue and I were peers, she working at the rich hospital across town and me at KMC. Ws attended many conferences together and she generously shared her accommodations. We had many good times together. I appreciated her forth right manner, never afraid to speak her mind, her sense of fair play, her upbeat personality, her loyalty to her hospital, boss , nursing staff and myself. We met several times after I left town, then I was unable to find her. A very special person.
Barbara Howell
May 2, 2019
The news of Sue's death came to me as a great shock. I had been making plans to visit here soon while I was in Bakersfield visiting my grandparents gravesite.
I can not believe she is gone-the world has lost a great lady who was one of the strongest people I know. She was a class mate of mine from KCN class of 1958.
Will never forget the huge poster of Ricky Nelson she had in her dorm room at school.
May flights of angels carry you gently to heaven. I will miss you.
D G
April 30, 2019
Sending my condolences. May your memories of the wonderful time that you shared with your love one bring you and your family comfort at this difficult time.
Psalms 61:1,2
Nancy Spears
April 30, 2019
My condolences to the family sue was my supervisor for years she was a sweet caring person may she rest in peason
Jana Clow
April 30, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked under Sue at Memorial Hospital in the late 70's. She was always kind and supportive BlessingsJana Johnson Clow
April 30, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolence, May you find comfort in the many memories you shared along with the wonderful hope, promised at Isa 26:19.
Alma Henry
April 29, 2019
Dear Kelly family so sorry for your loss. RIP Sue.
Michelle Branford
April 29, 2019
Dear Laura, Hannah, Madi, Sarah and wider Kelly family.
Please accept our sincere condolences from New Zealand. We are sad that we did not get to meet your dearly loved Mum and Grandma when we came over for Hannah and Myles wedding recently.
We know she will be greatly missed by you all. We also know she must have been very proud of you all. Strong, passionate, compassionate, beautiful women.
Our thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.
Take care
Michelle, Pete, Leo & Ted
julie cesare
April 28, 2019
I will miss Sue as a bridge partner and friend. Love to her whole family. She loved you all so very much.
Janet Davis
April 28, 2019
A wonderful lady. Quick witted and the banter between her and Bobby was hysterical. I only knew her a short time, but she will be missed.
Kimber Dupuy
April 28, 2019
She was a wonderful woman. I will miss her at our Thanksgiving celebrations. Loved her sense of humor and honesty. Love to the entire family!!
Ginny Garlow
April 28, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sue was a great gal. May she rest in peace.
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