Mary Lee Kelley

In 1955, Mary met Ernest ‘Pete’ Kelley while both were working at the Virginia State Highway Department in Richmond, Virginia. It was not long after, the two fell and love and were married in 1956. Soon after, the Kelley family started to grow as Mary and Pete raised their three boys: David, Jeffrey and Paul. Not long after Paul’s arrival, the family’s adventure continued when they made the big move with the railroad and relocated to Jacksonville, Florida. It was in Jacksonville where Mary found her new home, countless friends and picked up her love of the beach. Mary loved the beach, especially her walks from Jacksonville Beach to Ponte Vedra Beach.

Mary is survived by her husband, Pete; sons, David (Peggy) of Fleming Island, FL, Jeffrey (Annette) of San Jose, CA and Paul (MaryAnn) of Tallahassee, FL; six of her favorite grandchildren, brother Alvin (Pat) of Richmond, VA and many other relatives and close friends. While Mary’s passing this week leaves a deep void in our hearts, she leaves us with so many special memories of the wonderful person we will always remember her as.

There will be a viewing at the Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm and funeral service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Hendricks Avenue at 12:00 pm, Thursday with Bishop Herbert Ellis officiating

Words of comfort can be left at www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808.