- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1928
- Date Of Death: October 26, 2015
- State: Illinois
Belva Lee Kelly, age 87, of Centralia passed away on Monday, October, 26, 2015 at SSM Health in Centralia.
Belva was born on August 7, 1928 in Centralia, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Elifritz) Shanks. She married William Kelly on July 4, 1948 in Centralia and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1991.
She is survived by two sons, William “Joe” Kelly and wife Vivian and James Lee Kelly and wife Misty, all of Centralia; one brother, James Shanks and wife Maudie of Midland, Michigan; nine grandchildren; five great- grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother Charles Shanks.
She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Central City, was a former Sunday school teacher and Bible school Teacher. She was a member of the Boot Scooters and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed yard work, sewing, cooking and was especially proud of her Blue ribbon for her first place prize in the Chili cook off in 1991. Most of all Belva enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
