Kathleen Patricia Pelkey

Kathleen Patricia Pelkey obituary, Waterford, MI

Kathleen Patricia Pelkey

Kathleen Pelkey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Kathleen Pelkey, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 16th, surrounded by her family. Known for her joyful laughter, radiant smile, deep faith, and honest heart, she brought warmth and light to everyone she met. She was a woman of strength and grace, devoted to her family and grounded in her faith. Though she now rejoins her beloved husband, Robert Pelkey, in eternal peace, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and laughter that will forever live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know her.
Beloved wife of for nearly 65 years of the late Robert (January 2025). Beloved Mother of Michael (Pam) Pelkey, Jack (Stacey) Pelkey, and Julie (Greg) Nelson. Survived also by her grandchildren, Dane Pelkey, Evan Pelkey Brenden (Anna) Austin, and Jack (Kristie) Austin, great grandchildren, Brooks, Miles, and Blake and the Nelson children, Hannah, Nick, Sophia, Sam, Chloe, and Sage.
Mass at Our Lady of Refuge on November 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM with visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery.

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