Kelly L. O'Leary

Kelly L. O'Leary (nee Gardner) age 43 of Oak Lawn, passed away surrounded by her loving family October 6, 2023. Beloved wife of Patrick; Proud mother of Ariana, Loving daughter of Keith E. Gardner Jr. and the late Wanda S. Gardner; Devoted sister of Keith (Jessica) Gardner and Karri (James) Walker; Cherished aunt of Zak and Drake Gardner and Kayli and Laura Walker; Dear daughter-in-law of James and Nancy O'Leary; Fond sister-in-law to Jim O'Leary (Laura Weber) and Kevin O'Leary; Loyal friend to many. Kelly was an artist who believed in living life to the fullest. She enjoyed painting, photography, glass art, and crafting. She skillfully motored in her Mini Cooper, Lucas, hugging corners and changing gears like a race car driver, being "responsibly irresponsible." Every year she would do Christmas adventures and birthday adventures with her nieces and nephews, a tradition she carried on with Ariana. Kelly will also be missed by her cat Cooper, and her constant companion of the past two years, Charlie the golden doodle. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St,; to St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Driven to Cure, www.driventocure.org would be appreciated. For Funeral info, call (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.