Susan was born on January 5, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to parents D. Ralph Guillaume and Lou Rose (McNett) Guillaume.
Susan was co-owner of Trelan Nursery with her husband, Bernard Kelley in Roanoke, Indiana. She also was a hospice volunteer for many years in Fort Wayne and the Cadillac, Michigan area. She was a long-time member of Taylor Chapel UM Church and sang in their choir. She loved singing and was a member of the Chansonette’s Choir at Northside High School.
She was a lover of the great outdoors and nature. She enjoyed long walks and cross-country skiing, since she also liked snow. She enjoyed travelling to see new places, meeting the people, and tasting their cuisine.
On December 30, 1960, she married Bernard Kelley in Fort Wayne and they have celebrated 60 years together. They have 2 children, Brenda (Barry) Cork of Orland, Indiana and Patrick Kelley of Ossian, Indiana. They have 4 grandchildren, Timothy (Jillian) Tiedeman II, Trevor, Jacob and Julia Kelley; and 2 great-granddaughters, Kaylee and Ayda Tiedeman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lou Rose Guillaume, and her sister, Rebecca Gram.
A celebration of her life will take place at D.O. McComb & Sons, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana on Friday, October 8 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be at Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, October 9. Services will be at 11:00 am with calling starting at 10:00 am.
Memorials to Parkview Home Health and Hospice.
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