Obituary: Mary Ann Frances Kelley

Mary Ann Frances Kelley, 80, of Prescott, Ariz., went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 5, 2013. She was born Jan. 19, 1933, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Peter and Frances Gross. Her marriage of 61 years with the love of her life, Marvin G. Kelley, began on July 21, 1951.

Surviving are her husband Marvin; and her children Lynn (Jerry) Lowe, Dianne Kelley Carr, Susanne (Kevin) Trovini, Kevin (Laura) Kelley, Marvin (Tina) Kelley; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed sitting with Marvin on their back deck, feeding peanuts to the wild birds while watching the hummingbirds flit among the trees in the garden they named Ivy Pines. She also loved caring for their home, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and reflecting in prayer. Mary Ann made every moment and holiday into a special occasion with her joy and passion. Her faith radiated throughout every facet of her life, touching everyone she met.

The visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St. in Prescott. Rosary will begin at 6 p.m. There will be a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury Ave. in Prescott.

Funeral services were entrusted to Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view and sign Mary Ann's guestbook.

Information provided by survivors.