Doris D. Kelley, 85 of Merriam, KS passed away May 5, 2018. She was born in Pekin, Illinois on the family farm. She was married to Edward Jackson “Jack” Kelley, Jr for 58 years, he preceded her to heaven. They have three boys; Randall (Pam) of Seabeck, Washington, Marshall (Beth) of Lawrence, Kansas and Darrell (Melody) of Olathe, Kansas. Doris has eleven grandchildren: Phillip, Christopher, Matthew, Jamin, Ashley, Jimmy, Emily, Mikaela, Jackson, Dylan and Darby and six great grandchildren, Emma, Tanner, Grace, Ali, Tess and Cora.
She graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Home Economics and worked for Shawnee Mission Schools for over 25 years.
She was an active member of Antioch Nazarene Church for many years. Doris spent countless hours researching her genealogy and was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed her interacting with the Sagamore Chapter. Her best memories were associated with the family cabin in Delta, Wisconsin; socializing with family/friends and sharing adventures.
The family will host a visitation/reception from 9:00AM-11:00AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS, funeral service will immediately follow. Burial will be in Antioch Pioneer Cemetery, Merriam, KS. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Frampton’s Crestview Retreat, Inc., or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyhoge.com.
