Marilyn Jewell Kelly

March 20, 1934 - December 31, 2019

Marilyn Jewell Kelly, age 85 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. Jewell was recovering from injuries sustained from several recent falls. She was born March 20, 1934 at Dailey, WV a daughter of the late Harold M. and Ruth Stalnaker Phares. She is survived by her husband, William “Bud” Kelly, also a resident at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. Two daughters, Diane Meadows (Charlie) and Joyce Minor (Bill) and four sons, David Kelly (Patti), Mark Kelly (Betsy), Doug Kelly (Colleen), and Gary Kelly. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five sisters and one brother. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. A long time employee of the Davis Trust Company as a teller, Jewell was a friend to many. She was also a long time member of Orlena United Methodist Church at Gilman and dedicated her life to serving others. Her chicken salad, cole slaw, and cheesy potato soup were standard fare at many church socials at Orlena and are legendary to this day. Her dedication to family and her strong faith will serve as examples for years to come. This jewel of a woman, born on the first day of spring, will be missed by all that she touched throughout her life. The burial service will be private. On Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm there will be a Celebration of Life at the Orlena United Methodist Church in Gilman. Friends are welcome to come and visit with the family and celebrate Jewell’s life! Memorial contributions may be made to Orlena United Methodist Church, C/O Debbie Isner, 110 Conway Drive, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Jewell. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Marilyn Jewell Kelly. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.