Arlene C. Kelly

Arlene Carol Kelly, age 84, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away and went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2020. Each day as the sun brightens the horizon, we are thankful for the time we spent together creating memories with our beautiful mother, sweet grandma "honey", gentle great-grandma "honey" and thoughtful and kind sister. She will always be remembered and cherished.

Arlene was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Earle and Bernice Megahan. She grew up with her younger brother, John Megahan in Los Angeles, Californa and enjoyed summer vacations at their mountain cabin in Lake Arrowhead, California. After graduating from Dorsey High School in 1954 she became a Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery), graduating at the top of her class. In 1955 she married Herbert Kelly (preceeded in death 1987). She obtained her degree as a Registered Nurse, working at Hawthorne Community Hospital in Hawthorne, California in the Emergency Room and Penrose Main Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado on the Oncology floor. Raising three children and working full time she also enjoyed cooking, baking and crafts. She was a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.

In 1990 Arlene married the love of her life, Ernest Kelly (preceeded in death 2009) enjoying dancing, charitable events, crafts and walks with her little shitzu, Charlie (preceeded in death 2012).

She accepted the Lord our Savior into her heart at a very young age and devoted each morning to the Lord's prayer. Her favorite chapters of the Bible were Psalms and Proverbs and Arlene's favorite songs were The Old Rugged Cross, Amazing Grace and a Million Angels, not to mention Elvis Presley!

Psalm 119:114 "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word".

Experiencing a terrible car accident in 1999 and a stroke in 2012, Arlene perservered to overcome the everyday challenges with a smile on her face, strength and courage. She was an awesome lady, so wonderful and kind.

Arlene is survived by her children, Kathleen Simpson (Garry Simpson of Peyton, CO), David Kelly (Debra of Colorado Springs, CO) , JoAnne Burg (John of Sammamish, WA) a brother, John Megahan (Salem, Oregon), eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a precious great-grandchild on the way.

Dear Mom and Grandma Honey,

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you were loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.

There are no words to tell you mom what losing you has meant, but now each day brings memories of happy years we spent. You'd want us to smile again and thats just what we'll do, everytime we reminisce with loving thoughts of you. Until we meet again, love you always and forever.

A loving and private graveside memorial will be held at a later date, Grave 161, Section 30D at Ft. Logan Cemetary in Colorado. Donations may be directed to your choice of Military organization.