Theresa R. Kelly

May 31, 1930 - November 11, 2019

Theresa R. Kelly (nee Bell), of Blackwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Treasured daughter of the late William Bell and the late Helen Bell (nee Weikel). Beloved wife of the late James R. Kelly, who predeceased her in 1972. Loving mother of Theresa Kelly-Bastian of Sweetwater, NJ, James Kelly (Kathy) of Erial, NJ, Michael Kelly of Atlantic City, NJ, and Kathleen Finken (the late Paul) of Blackwood, NJ. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie Bastian, James Kelly, Shawn Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Kaylin Kelly, Michael Finken, Paul Finken, and Nicole Finken; great-grandmother of Emma Grace Finken, Ava Jane Finken, and Layne Carter Notorfancesco. Dear sister of William Bell (Carol) of Hatboro, PA, Robert Bell (Josephine) of South Philadelphia, PA, Regina Gornicki (the late Frank) of South Philadelphia, PA, and the late Helen Bell. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and their families. Theresa worked for many years as a file clerk for Bank of America in Westmont, NJ. She married her beloved husband, James, in 1957 and spent fifteen beautiful years with him before his passing in 1972. She was a faithful and devoted Catholic and longtime member of Our Lady of Hope Parish. Theresa loved sports, especially her local teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers. She liked to dance and enjoyed the Mummers. Theresa’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Spoiling her grandchildren was her favorite thing to do. She enjoyed holidays as they were a time to gather the people she loved most in the world close to her. Theresa was a true giver, doing so only to see someone smile and expecting nothing in return. Viewing will be Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 10: 45 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/ St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012, where her Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Blackwood, NJ. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com