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Ann was born in 1939 in Charles Town, WV the daughter of the late Woodrow and Yvonne Kirk. She retired as the Personnel Director for the County of Frederick, Virginia. Ann enjoyed playing cards, bowling, cooking and spending time at her condo in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ann married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Lee Kelican on August 8, 1959 in Hagerstown, MD. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2017.
She is survived by her daughter, Kendra Kelican Madigan; sons, Kraig Kelican (Susan), Kris Kelican; grandchildren, Kasey Kelican (LeAnn), Kaitlin Kelley (Nick), Kyle Kelican (Shawna), Kolby Madigan, Kennedy Madigan, Abigail Kelican, Sean Kelican, Andrew Kelican and Ryan Kelican; great-grandchildren, Addison Kelley, Cohen Kelley, McKinley Kelican and Korey Kelican; brother-in-law, Jimmy Dodson; sister-in-law, Sherry Kirk and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Ann is preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Korey Kelican; sister, Sandy Dodson and brother, Dennis Kirk.
A visitation will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm with a service the following day, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11am, all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor John Lock.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ann to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Alzheimer's Association-National Capital Chapter, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.
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LeAnn Hamman
December 28, 2022
I knew Ann through cards, I have only been playing for about 10 years but I always enjoyed talking to her so much. She was one of the sweetest ladies I´ve ever known. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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