Frances Marie Kelley

Frances Marie Kelley

Frances Marie Kelley, loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 60, of Barryton went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 06, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Fran was born on November 19, 1954 to John A and Lula M (Ward) Dow in Flint. She grew up in the Beecher and Mt. Morris area and graduated from Beecher High School in 1972. She married John Kelley on July 15, 1972 in Flint and they were married for 42 years. Fran was self employed at Kelley's Auto Sales and Service in Barryton for 18 years. She held the offices of Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer at the auto sales. She loved gardening, crocheting, knitting and fishing. Her most cherished times were spent playing with her grandchildren and spending her life with her best friend and husband John.

Fran is survived by her husband, John; children, Joseph (Evi) Ecker, Amanda (Troy) Stong, and John D (Mandy) Kelley III; grandchildren, Clarentio, Anthony, Alexandro, Francisca , Christopher, Heather and Connor; siblings, Vel (Doug), Cathy (Gary) , Margie (Danny), Jackie (Jerry), Pat (Debbie), Charlie (Peggy), John, Robert (Valarie), Ronnie, and Barb (Joe);in-laws, Tonya Irwin, Charles (Janet) Kelley and Greg Kelley and numerous nieces nephews and the rest of the zoo crew.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sandie.

A Celebration of Fran's Life is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barryton Community Free Methodist Church at 4395 20 Mile Road in Barryton with Pastor Tom Doherty officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service at the Fork Township Community Center, 3265 20 Mile Rd, Barryton, MI 49305.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran's honor may be made to the Community Christian School of Barryton. Envelopes will be available at the church and funeral home.

The family has entrusted arrangements to Maier Family Funeral Home, 5483 W. Weidman Road,Weidman, MI.48893.989-644-5000. www.maierfuneralhome.com