Mary E. Kelley, 87, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Newark, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del.
Kelley retired in 1999 from the Acme in Newark, Del., with more than 37 years of service. She was a member of the Indian River Yacht Club in Oak Orchard, Del., and enjoyed sewing, cooking and traveling.
Kelley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Kelley, in 2011, and two brothers, Edward and Earl Jenkins. She is survived by four children, Bruce Kelley and his wife, Gail, of Smyrna, Del., Charlotte Wood and her husband, Tom, of Lexington Park, Md., Catherine Murdoch of Florida, and Bill Bell and his wife, Kathy, of Lewes, Del.; 10 grandchildren, Michael Wood of Indiana, Kayla Rodriguez of Connecticut, Daniel Kelley, Christopher Kelley and Rachel Kelley, all of Newark, Del., Amanda Nichols of Connecticut and Lauren, Anthony, Sean and Tracey Bell, all of Wilmington, Del.; and 17 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, Del., with the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at 10 a.m., at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice Center; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.