Elizabeth J. “Betty” Kelley
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Kelley, age 57, of 1309 North 12th, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in her home. She was born on September 26, 1959 in Quincy, the daughter of Robert & Lucille (Schneider) Weiman. She married Richard Kelley on October 1, 1983 in Quincy, IL. He survives.
Betty was a daycare provider, caregiver, and household caretaker for numerous families in the Quincy area. Betty also owned and operated “Uncle Bob’s Bar” for some years with her husband Rich.
Betty liked to go to the family’s river camp. She also liked to cook for and spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. Betty also liked sewing and making crafts.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Adam Kelley and his wife Jeni; Nick Kelley and his wife Jess; and Clint Kelley and his wife Laura.
GRANDCHILDREN: Nick & Connor Kelley; Riley Kelley; Caleb and Walker Kelley,
SISTER: Cathy Shanks
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives also survive.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center.
Our sympathy for your loss. Tom and Janet
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Betty was a wonderful person and will be terribly missed. Thoughts are with the families and friends.
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Betty’s passing. Special prayers to Rich and the boys – and Cathy – and the rest of the family. She was a powerful force in all of our lives.
Cathy I am so sorry for your loss. It has to be hard loosing a sibling.I know she will be watching over you. I will keep you in my prayers. HUGS!
Sending you my love and prayers…such a wonderful lady… Betty will be greatly missed!
We are saddened to hear of Betty’s death. We have great memories of visits we had with her and Rich. You have !
It with a sad heart to see this post. Betty was a high school forever friend. Her happiness and love for her family and friends was always something she showed. She spoke with great love when she talked of her children, and grandchildren. So very blessed to be her friend . Xo
So sorry for your loss. I remember Betty and I were the shortest in our kindergarten and first grade class. I have thought of her frequently in the past few months. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Always in our hearts! You will be missed by family and your many friends!! Our thoughts are with all of the family. Love, Todd and Gina Aschemannn and kids.
Betty was a lovely woman and a VERY hard worker!
The world lost a very special human being