Patricia "Pat" Kelley

Patricia Pat Marlene Kelley, age 89 of Elida, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at 12:48 p.m., at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born June 3, 1936, in Lima, to Christena Shoemaker who preceded her in death. On January 19, 1957, she married Thomas Kelley who preceded her in death on October 21, 2014. Survivors include their daughters: Cindy (Jim dec'd) Sandlin of Lima, Brenda (Bill) Breece of Gomer and Lisa Diglia of Hilliard; her grandchildren: Jennifer (dec'd) (Dwayne) Sandlin-Moran, Jill Sandlin, Angela (Ray) Thomas, Kelley (Nathan) Mathew, Brandon (Natalie) Breece, Michael (Kym) Diglia, Justin (Megan) Diglia, Christopher (Kayleigh) Diglia: great-grandchildren: Jayden, Jewel, Jalei, Justice, Kennedy, Kendall, Logan, Morgan, Caleb, McKinley, Easton, Case, Clare, Cameron, Cael, Mila, Quinn and Zane; and great great grandchildren, Kason, Niko and Nirvana. Pat loved travelling with her husband. She was a graduate of South High School. She was a wonderful wife, a terrific mother and a loving grandmother. She was a faithful member of Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren. She was a member of F.O.E Aerie #370, Lima and an Eastern Star member. She was a foster parent for many, many years. Services will begin 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be at Tuesday, September 2, from 5-8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis (nationalmssociety.org) Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Patricia "Pat" Kelley, please visit our Tree Store.