Dorothy McCague Kell

Dorothy M. Kell, age 97, went to be with her heavenly Father on April 7, 2022. She was born on February 19, 1925 at the Beaver Lake Farm in Columbiana County, Ohio to parents Frank and Wilma McCague. She graduated from Paulding High School in 1943 and went on to The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1947. In May 1949, Dorothy married her college sweetheart Robert Kell, and enjoyed 62 years of marriage until his passing in September 2011.

She was a resident of Upper Arlington since 1954 where she raised three children; Jim, Scott and Judy. She was an amazing mother who always fanned the flames of her children's interests, encouraging them to excel at all their endeavors. She was an avid "rock hound" and member of the Columbus Rock and Mineral Society since 1959. She loved collecting minerals and fossils and cherished everyday spent at a quarry, creek-bed, or road cut searching for treasures.

Dorothy was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church. She played bridge achieving a level of Life Master. Bob and Dorothy loved to travel, saw the world together, and spent time in each of the fifty states. She loved the outdoors and was an avid bird-watcher. She loved animals and was especially fond of her adoring cats. She was thoughtful and generous, affectionately referred to as the "Queen". She made every holiday and birthday full of rich traditions. More importantly, she left a legacy of love and loyalty to family and friends.

Dorothy was loved by, and in turn loved her daughters-in-law Nancy and Trisha, her four grandchildren Dan, Corban, Jessie and Nat, and her grandson-in-law Tony. She was proud of each of them. She is survived by her sister Jean Bowen.

Dorothy lived life well as a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST located at 1740 Zollinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221 on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences.