Marilyn Sue Kelley, 71, of Springfield, Ill., passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at her home. Marilyn was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of John S. and Clema K. Burruss Galman. She married Gary W. Kelley in Springfield on June 8, 1979. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dave Galman. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School's class of 1959 and was employed as a medical transcriptionist at the SIU School of Medicine. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Gary, of Springfield; three sons, David (wife, June) Black of Mebane, N.C., Daniel (wife, Gina) Black of Springfield and Tim (wife, Brandy) Black of Springfield; a stepson, Brian (wife, Michelle Lee) Kelley of Athens, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Jill Miller of Rochester, Ill., and Michelle Kelley of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, John (wife, Lisa) Galman of Chatham, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marilyn was a member of the Unity Church of Christianity in Springfield. The GWRRA Chapter T and the Honda Riders Club Chapter 15. Marilyn's family will meet friends Monday, July 15, 2013, at noon until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Unity Church of Christianity, 417 E. Cordelia in Springfield with Karen Kelly officiating. Burial will be at Old Salem Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions honoring Marilyn be made to Ride for Kids at www.curethekids.org, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF), or by mail to PBTF, 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806. Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Marilyn Sue Kelley. Condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.
Service:
1 p.m.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Unity Church of Christianity
417 E. Cordelia St.
Springfield, Illinois
Visitation:
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Unity Church of Christianity
417 E. Cordelia St.
Springfield, Illinois