Barbara A. Kelley

Born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 17, 1932 to the late Charles and Edith (Head) Suttles. She is also preceded in death by her brother Russell “Pete” (Judy) Suttles, sister Shirley (Ronnie) Gross; sister’s in law: Geraldine “Gerry” (Marshall) Hill, Rosella Kelley, Catherine “Cat” (Bill) Blackburn; brother’s in law, Walter Kelley and Richard (Evelyn) Kelley.

Survived by her loving husband of 70 years Edward Kelley, her furry companion Hobo; her children: Mike (Jacqueline) Kelley, Karen (Robert) Duis, Nancy (Mark) Wallace; her grandchildren: Paul (Carissa) Kelley, Melinda (Tony) Jaconette, Kevin (Ashley) Kelley, Katherine (Ethan) Gibson, Nick (Stacey) Rymer, Sarah Rymer (Aaron Bonar), Jennifer Wallace (Dave Trent), John (Heather) Duis, Nikki Hogarth; her great grandchildren: Elijah, Tegan Kelley; Isabella, Caden Delgado, Addison Jaconette; Landon, Grady, Annie Kelley; Kaydence, Kellan Gibson; Makayla, Jaxon, Alexis, Isaac Rymer; Landon Payne, Maxwell Bonar; Olive, Shepard Hogarth. Her brother Charles “Buddy” (Betty) Suttles; brother-in-law Frank (Barbara) Kelley; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Central High School, Class of 1950 (January). She retired from Sears Department Store after 41 years of dedicated service, having started in 1963. She was a longtime member of St. Anthony Church.

Her family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, March 8, 2021 at SCHOEDINGER NORTH, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Anthony Church, 1300 Urban Dr, Columbus, OH 43229. Father Thomas Petry, Celebrant. Entombment to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park.

Guests are respectfully asked to wear masks and attendance will be monitored to ensure safety for everyone attending.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 in her memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support to her family.