Sharon Lynn (Sipple) Kelly, 76, of Portage, MI and formerly of Gobles, MI, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Born April 4, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Deforrest Sipple and the late Ruth Irene (Pitcher) Sipple Walton Bishop. Mrs. Kelly was also preceded in death by her precious step-fathers, Raymond F. Walton and Al Bishop. She graduated from Martin High School in 1959 and, on June 27, 1959, married Roger Daniel Kelly. He was the love of her life and together they shared fifty happy years of marriage prior to his passing in 2009. Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker and helped Roger on their farm. Farming was a way of life for the Kelly family. All of the children participated in 4H projects and showed their animals at the fair. Mrs. Kelly was always actively involved in their activities. When she wasn't tending to her family or the farm, she loved music, cooking, baking and reading. Above all, though, she loved her family, friends and, especially, her grandchildren - they were joy to her. Mrs. Kelly had a very happy life and was loved by many. She is survived by her three children, Debra Sue Kelly and husband Brian Farris, Daniel Kelly and wife Mary and David Kelly and wife Tracy; her grandchildren, Daniel Tyler (Haley), Kandice Ann (Kyle Jordan), Andre John, Wesley Raymond, Zacharie Bryce and Rachel Lauren; sister, Joyce Suhusky and husband Frank; brother, Jack Sipple and wife Marilyn; sister-in-law, Delores Kelly; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, step-fathers and husband, Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Wayne and Maude Kelly; brother-in-law, Franklin Kelly; and sister- and brother-in-law, Virginia and Jerry Petroshus. The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 48823; or the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, 6955 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Charitable donations may be made to: American Cancer Society 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids MI 48823 Tel: 1-800-227-2345 Web: http://www.cancer.org/ SPCA of Southwest Michigan 6955 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo MI 49009 Web: http://www.spcaswmich.org

Visitation Details

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Service Information

Thursday, September 14th, 2017 11:00am