Sophia A. "Darlene" Kelly's Obituary
Sophia A. "Darlene" Kelly, age 84, of Tilden, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 4:49 a.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.
Darlene was born on April 14, 1938 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Everett W. and Violet L. (Pilbean) Wright. On September 9, 1955, she married Walter Kelly in Seneca, IL and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2019 after 63 years of marriage. Darlene had worked as a steelworker at G.S. Metals, Pinckneyville, IL for 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coulterville and enjoyed crocheting, pretty punch and traveling. Darlene loved spending time and caring for her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her three sons, Samuel (Elizabeth) Kelly of High Point, NC, Mason Kelly of Sparta, IL, and Dakota Kelly of Tilden, IL; two daughters, Donna Kelly of Sparta, IL and Roxanne (Michael) Sauerhage of Tilden, IL; six brothers, Wayne (Kathy) Wright of GA, Loren (Charity) Wright of TN, Teddy Wright of TN, Larry (Vickie) Wright of LA, Richard (Debbie) Wright of IL, and Bobby Wright of IL; two sisters, Peggy Jonassen of IL and Mary Kelly of IL; eight grandchildren, Daniel, Destiny, Doniell, Ronald, Vera, Ryan, Garrett, and Jordan; sixteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Daniel Wright, Fred Wright, and Ronald Wright; and one grandson, Ryan Paul Rees.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Coulterville, Coulterville, IL on Monday, January 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Bob Davis officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church of Coulterville, Coulterville, IL on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Monday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Cardinal Glennon Cancer Institute.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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