Joyce Ann Kelley

JOYCE S. KELLEY Joyce S. Kelley, 83, of Perrysburg, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg. She was born August 19, 1931 in Laurelville, Ohio, to George and Esther (Mowery) Swepston and was married to her high school sweetheart, Edgar O. Kelley for 62 years, who preceded her in death, November 30, 2014. Joyce graduated High School in Laurelville and attended Capital University in Columbus Ohio where she was the Homecoming Freshman Attendant. While in Columbus she worked for ALCOA to help support E.O. through Dental School at The Ohio State University. Joyce and Ed moved to Northwest Ohio raising their three children Kris, Suzy and Brian. She enjoyed working at Mid-Am Bank and The George Haffelder Company before retiring. She enjoyed playing bridge with her lady friends as well as couples. Joyce volunteered her time at Mobile Meals and was a long standing member of Grace United Methodist Church. The true joy, happiness and dedication of her life were to her husband, children and grandchildren. She fully supported her children’s aspirations such as hockey, synchronized swimming, competitive swimming as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Joyce was a strong loving mother who carried the nickname of “General Joyce” aka “GJ” by her family, teaching by example. Joyce and Edgar enjoyed traveling extensively both domestic and international taking cruises and trips throughout Europe and the Caribbean. They especially enjoyed their travels to New Orleans for food, fun, live music and dancing. They sincerely enjoyed life, friends and family to the fullest. Joyce is reunited once again with Ed where there is no more pain or disease, just the love of being with God. She is survived by her children, Kris (Monica) Kelley of Perrysburg, Suzanne (Greg) Stahl of Kansas, Ohio and Brian (Carolyn) Kelley of Powell Ohio. Grandchildren, Lauren, Sean, Leighanne, Madelyn, Erin, Daniel, and great grandchild, A’miyah. Friends will be received from 1-4 P.M. on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419-874-3133) where a Funeral Service will be held at 4 P.M with Sister Joy Barker officiating. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Heartland Hospice, 28555 Starbright Blvd Suite E, Perrysburg, OH 43551, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615.