Ann Lee Kelly

Lakeland - Ann Lee Kelly, age 88, went to be with her Lord, whom she loved dearly and trusted for her salvation, on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.  Born October 19, 1928 in Bartow, FL, Mrs. Kelly was the daughter of Charlie Lee and Katherine (Graddy) Lee, and the sister of Evelyn (Lee) Hawkins. She had been a resident of Lakeland since 1979, moving from Arlington Heights, IL. Mrs. Kelly was a longtime and devoted member of the Bartow Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and an active member of the Church Women's Circle #1. She was a secretary for Davidson Chemical Phosphate Co. for several years; Ann accompanied her husband Bob on many trips throughout the world. She was an avid sports fan. On their honeymoon, she and husband Bob were guests of the Brooklyn Dodgers when they played the New York Giants. Ann and Bob also attended the NCAA Final Four Tournaments in Seattle. WA. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years: Robert E. "Bob" Kelly of Lakeland; two sons: Robert E. "Rob" Kelly, Jr. and wife Jennifer of State College, PA; Michael "Mike" Kelly and wife Margie of Iowa City, IA; five grandchildren: Chelsea Kelly, Staunton, VA; John Michael Kelly, Irvine, CA; Timothy Kelly, Iowa City, IA; Robert E. "Robbie" Kelly III , State College, PA; Julia Ann Kelly, State College, PA and a niece; Sharon Hammel, Haines City, FL. Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 205 E, Stanford St. Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow, FL. Memorials may be made to Reformed University Fellowship in support of Chelsea Kelly's ministry at Mary Baldwin University.