Ethelyn Irene (Lynn) Kelley was born May 29, 1918 in Kalamazoo MI. The daughter of Frank J. and Everil (Hill) Parsons passed away peacefully Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings, MI.

Ethelyn graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1938, and continued her education at Parsons Business College, graduating in 1940. She worked at Ft. Wayne Ordnance Depot during W.W.II as a civilian. In 1952 she worked at Farmers Home Administration in Jackson where she met Max Kelley. On February 8, 1953 they married. They moved to Barry County in October 1955 where they owned and operated Kelley's Variety Store in Nashville for over 31 years. Ethelyn was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church where she held several Sunday School positions. She was a member of the Laurel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron. She loved people and was very well liked in her church and neighborhood. She enjoyed dancing and playing piano. She was a good wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with her husband Max, the couple spent over 17 years of their retirement living in Florida at Holiday Mobile Park, Tavares where they enjoyed sunshine and friendships.

Ethelyn is survived by her beloved husband Max, her daughter Kathleen (Gary Fox) Kelley, and grandson Harper Fox. She was preceded in death by her infant son Stephen Paul, brother Marshall, and her sister Ruth.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Monday December 22, 2014 at the Nashville United Methodist Church in Nashville, with Pastor Nancy Fancher officiating.
A luncheon will be served immediately following the funeral service at the Nashville United Methodist Church.

Interment will take place privately at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville.


In Lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made in her memory to the Nashville United Methodist Church, 210 Washington Street, Nashville, MI 49073.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net