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SARAH A. (nee Kelly), 85, went home to the Lord on May 23, 2013. Longtime resident of Havertown PA and recently of Shelby NC, who wore a contagious smile on her face every day. Loving wife of the late Frank E. Kelly. Survived by her children, Kitty Hillier (Ron), Sally Currie (Bruce) and Larry Kelly (Bonnie); along with 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Mary Hufnell, Catherine Parkinson and Sister Maureen Patrick Kelly, SSJ; along with many family and friends including cousin, Nancy Farrell. Sarah was sister to the late Patrick Kelly and Marty Kelly. Viewing is Monday, May 27th, at 10:30 A.M., followed at Noon by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby NC 28150. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a donation in Sarah's name to The Sisters of Saint Joseph's Villa, 110 Wissahickon Ave, Flourtown PA 19031; Kings Mountain Hospice House, 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain NC; or, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Shelby NC.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 26, 2013.

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May 30, 2013

Sally & Bruce and all the Curries....Sending you all my love and prayers, I have some very good memories of Sarah, especially her apple cake, which was the very best...I have no inspiring or uplifting words to offer all of you at this time so I am just sending my love....Aunt Beve

May 28, 2013

Thank you Sally and family, for the opportunity to care for and get to know Ms. Kelly. She grew into our lives and heart. We will certainly miss her. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Charlene Guffey

Paul Segar

May 27, 2013

Sally, What a dynamic personality your mother had. Her legacy lives on in you and your family. My thoughts, well wishes and prayers go out to you

May 26, 2013

We will miss you, Aunt Sarah! Such a loving, wonderful person. Thinking of all of you. Love, Mary Catherine

Pat Withrow

May 25, 2013

It was with great pleasure to know a great person like Sarah, I will miss our times of laughter and sharing.She will always hold a special place in my heart.Thank you "family" for letting me be a part of her time on this earth.God bless, just keep looking up, God is able. Love you

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