Mary Joan Kelley Obituary
The passing of Mary Joan Kelley (Jackson, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Joan Kelley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Stark and Beatrice Stark; her husband John T. Kelley (Keats) of Mary's Star; her siblings, Durwood, Jacquelyn Fields (Eugene), Janet Griffin (Michael), Gertrude and Genevieve (Mickey); her brother-in-law William Kelley (Kate); and her nephew Martin Griffin (Marty).
She is survived by: her children, Kathleen Kelley Walsh (Robert), Jenny Kelley Nearnberg (David), Mary Beth Kelley Gorman (James) and Michael Kelley (Rachel); her grandchildren, Elizabeth Mangold (Keith), Christopher Walsh (Lydia) and Ian Michael Kelley; her sister-in-law Rita Stark; her brothers, James Stark (Pam) and Jerry Stark (Sandy); and her friends, Margie Blair Adams and Jerry Terry. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including special friends.
Contributions to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church or the St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated.
