Margaret Ruth Kelly

Peg was born January 11, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents, Bill & Bette Kelly. She grew up in Pittsburgh with her siblings, and enjoyed all four seasons before coming to Texas, where in her words, “It’s just too hot here."

Peg had a strong work ethic with a career in restaurant management including long tenures at Taco Bell and Mrs. Fields Cookies. Her hobby was ancestry/genealogy. Her interests included decorating for the different times of year and holidays, with Christmas being her most beloved. She enjoyed cooking for family get-togethers and had a great talent for doing so. She took great joy in making pumpkin pancakes, baking cookies and playing games with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed shopping at QVC online (probably a little too much).

She was a believer in Jesus Christ and in the promise of eternal life.

Peg was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth T. Kelly; brother, Daniel M. Kelly; and grandmother, Ruth Tomlinson (Nanny).

She is survived by her children, Joseph Theobald, Jr., Thomas Theobald, Michele Elwell and husband Lucas, Heather Shook and husband Terry; grandchildren, Katelynn Theobald, Haley Shook, Hannah Shook, Madelyn Shook and Matthew Shook; grand cats, Baby Doll and Bella; father, William J. Kelly; siblings, Lawrence Kelly, Robert Kelly, William D. Kelly and Beth Bovio and husband Steve; aunts, Joanne Cohen and Marie Kelly; uncle, Patrick Kelly and wife Peggy; and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to colon cancer research, American Cancer Society or any charity of your choice.