Sharon Frances Kelly

1943 - 2017

Sharon Frances Kelly obituary, 1943-2017, Halethorpe, MD

Sharon Kelly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2017.

Sharon Frances Kelly passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2017 in Arbutus, Maryland. She was 74.

Ms. Kelly was born on April 18, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland to her parents Maurice and Frances Kelly. She graduated cum laude from University of Baltimore in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation. She worked over eleven years at Fort Meade for both the United States Army and the United States Air Force, directing athletic and recreational programs for military personnel. She left Fort Meade in 1994 and worked at Charlestown Retirement Center until 1999, then finished her career at Sheppard Pratt Health System. She is a proud graduate of the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Class of 1961.

Ms. Kelly is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Deanna Kelly, and grandchildren Regan Kelly and Ryan Kelly of Baltimore, Maryland; her brother Gil Kelly and nephew Sean Kelly of Boulder, Colorado; her brother Tim Kelly, sister-in-law Leslie Kelly, nephew Timmy Kelly and wife Megan Risavi, and niece Megan Kelly of Catonsville, Maryland. She is also survived by many beloved cousins and friends.

Sharon's life will be celebrated on Friday, September 1st, at noon, at Mathews 1600 in Catonsville, Maryland. All are welcome to attend. For further details please contact Kevin Kelly at [email protected].

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4 Entries

October 14, 2017

D L

I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and hope in God's Word the Bible during this most difficult time. Read the Bible daily.

August 29, 2017

Jeanne Mele

August 27, 2017

Ken and Cathy Winkler

We love you all very much. The suddenness of Sharon's passing makes it that much harder. But over time, the warm memories bring peace. You know we are here for you in any way we can be. Love, Ken and Cathy

August 26, 2017

John

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The death of a loved one can be very difficult to cope with. My hope and prayer is that you can find comfort from God's word the Bible. (Jihn 5:28-29)

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Mathew's 1600

Catonsville, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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