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LILLIAN 'CHICKIE' TUFFLY KELLY -
Born May 14, 1923 to Joseph B. and Lillian O'Brien Tuffly in Houston, Texas
Chickie was a granddaughter of Louis and Mathilda Tuffly founders of Krupp and Tuffly Shoes. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Kelly, her brothers Joe Tuffly, Jr. and Batt Tuffly, sister Betty Mae Fitzgerald and son-in-law Ray Gulledge.
She is survived by brother Tom Tuffly, her children Margie Gulledge, Barbara Kelly, Bill Kelly and wife Diane, Pat Kelly and wife LuAnn, Mary Wilson and husband Steve, Ginny Jahn and husband Bill. Chickie has 11 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She has three step-grandchildren.
Chickie graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1941 and married Bill Kelly in 1945. They moved to Pasadena Texas in 1948. She was a member of St. Pius V Church since 1948 and served for 17 years in the Mothers Club. She was an EOM, a Sacristant, a tutor,and worked in the food pantry. She was a member of the Pasadena Sunshiners for many years. She served as vice regent for the Catholic Daughters. Memorial mass will be held 11:00 Wednesday at St Hyacinth Catholic Church, 2921 Center Street, Deer Park. Rosary will be recited 7:00 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Deer Park Funeral Directors.
The family wishes to thank Vera Burton of Home Instead and the nurses from Hospice Care team for the wonderful care provided.
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EDWARD TUFFLY
November 14, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Chickie's passing, and she and the whole family are in our daily prayers. Unfortunately, we were not able to attend the funeral services since we did not return from an extended overseas trip until late Tuesday evening.
Kindest regards
Edward and Rhoda Tuffly
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November 13, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. May you find comfort in prayer and the fond memories of your loved one.
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