Bonnie L. Kelly

April 20, 1937 - January 11, 2014

Bonnie L. Kelly, age 76, of Sarasota, FL and long time resident of Grahamsville, NY, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 in her home after a long battle with lung cancer. She was married to William H. Kelly on August 25, 1956 in Nanuet, New York. He predeceased her in 2004.

The daughter of the late Alvin and Edith (Lau) Schwake, Bonnie was born on April 20, 1937 in Arlington Heights, IL. Bonnie was a loving wife and mother, cake decorator/business owner, and administrative assistant at Tri-Valley Central School in Grahamsville, NY.

She is survived by her four children: William A. Kelly of Sarasota, FL, Steven F. Kelly and his fiancé, Shannon Federici of Chesapeake, VA, Craig A. and his wife, Lisa A. Kelly of Ellicott City, MD, and Lori A. Kelly of Savannah, GA; four grandchildren: Lauren Kelly, Cole Kelly, Jay Wadeson, and Amy Wadeson; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:30 pm on Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 18th at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Wilson officiating. Burial will take place at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL 34232, (941) 371-2301, and to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are by the Palms-Roberts Funeral Home; for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.