Betty J. Kelley

1927 - 2012

Betty J. Kelley obituary, 1927-2012, Union City, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Putnam Funeral Home

501 N Broadway Street

Union City, Michigan

Betty Kelley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2012.

Obituary Notice

Betty J. Kelley, 84, of Union City, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Community Health Center of Branch County. She was born October 26, 1927 to Lee L. and Violet V. (Pio) Swartout. Betty worked at CHC for 30 years.
Betty enjoyed crafting, traveling, especially when she travelled abroad with her niece, Chris Godwin. She loved spending holidays with her family and going to the stock car races.
She is survived by grandchildren; Robert D. Kelley, Terri Sue (Kevin) Slaght, Tonia Kelley, Nicki (Rich) Ellis, Jerry Kelley, great grandchildren; Megan Sauber, Brittney Sauber, Ozzy Ellis, Page Ellis, brother; Lee Collins (Dorothy) Swartout, sister; Treva Swartout, brother; Paul (Sally) Swartout, brother-in-law; Leslie Knapp; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Robert E. Kelley, parents, 2 sons; Paul Dean Kelley, Curtis R. Kelley, sister; Rachel Knapp.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 12:00 Noon at the Putnam Funeral Home with Pastor Marty Burdick officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Union City.
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March 20, 2012

Norma Szafranski

I worked with Betty for many years at the Health Center. Our Birthdays were on the same day but she was two years younger than I. The last time I talked to her on the phone we said we would get together soon. She was a dear friend to me and I will miss her.!! My condolences to all of her family

March 4, 2012

Shirleen Blue-Murrell

What a card you were, I was always laughing when I was around you! You may my ride to work an enjoyment! Although I haven't seen you in many years,I have thought of stopping in to visit since moving being back here;I never did, my loss. Bye Bye for now.

February 29, 2012

Our prayers go out to all of Betty's family....she was a great lady and I have some wonderful memories of her, Curt, Bobby and Terri Sue from my childhood. May God bless you all.
Brandy (Bennett) Baker

February 29, 2012

Teri Schweikert

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Betty was a remarkable woman she was my land lord for a short period she loved my children and she will be greatly missed.

February 29, 2012

Mary Musselman

Betty, you were a wonderful lady. I really enjoyed seeing you and Treva at Subway when you went up town for lunch. I am going to miss seeing your smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. You will be with your best friend, Maxine again. I know you missed her so much. Betty, please do me a favor, will you please tell Maxine and my mom "hello" for me when you get to heaven and give them hugs for me. You will be missed but always remembered.

February 29, 2012

Tamy Schley

Jerry- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a great lady.

February 28, 2012

Genelle Welch

Lynette, Brooke and Dakota,
Our sincere condolences on Bettys passing. The years I worked with her in surgery were filled with her hilarious stories and dilemmas that kept us all entertained. She not only could, but would, out work employees half her age. I am so glad she had the opportunity after her retirement to do so many things she liked with so many friends and family.

February 28, 2012

Myralee Bunday

Betty U were a Great Neighbor & Friend You'll be Sadly Missed, but Always Remembered, & Have a Place in my Heart...~Rip Dear Lady~.

February 28, 2012

Chris McGrew

Good-bye, dear Betty. Always enjoyed your company at the get-togethers; you always had a smile for everyone. Say hi to my mom when you get to heaven. God rest your soul.

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