GREENVILLE – Carolyn E. Kelley age 68, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.  She was born April 26, 1943 in Greenville, the daughter of Clemen & Estella (Olsen) VanVlerah.  Carolyn retired from Electrolux in Greenville, loved to gamble and was known as “the computer lady.”  She is survived by her 2 children Brenda and Darwin & (Troi); 5 grandchildren Karmen, Katreena & (Basil), Darin, Devin and Logan; great grandchildren Carter and Adalyn; sisters Rosie, Sue & (Hugh), Anna & (Roger) and Edith; brother Robert & (Joyce); brother in law Al & (Nancy); sisters in law Elva and Dora; several nieces and nephews and her special friends Irene & Neil. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert on October 31, 1994, sisters in law Eleanor and Betty; brothers in law LaVern “Pete“, Nile and Lyle “Gene”, Bill, Kenny, Bard, Elvin, Howard and Louie and her granddaughter Jamie.  Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM.  Funeral Services will be 11 AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Marshall Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens.  Memorial contributions can be made in Carolyn’s name of your choice.

 

Messages of Condolenced for Carolyn E. Kelley
Dart, Brenda and Kelley Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.  May it bring comfort to you to know that she is in a beautiful place with love ones that have been waiting for her.
Peggy Devereaux and Family

 

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death.  Having just lost my dad in December I know the pain you are feeling.  I am praying for comfort for you and your
families.
Pamela Bauman

 

Dar and Brenda....My thoughts are with you today as you prepare yourself to say goodbye to your mother....Know that I wanted to be there but because  of the weather I was unable to make it ... I have some of the best memories of your mom when she was just married to Uncle Bob...I would like to share just one with you ...*My mom and dad decided to go to California to visit family and asked your Dad and Mom to watch us 4 kids..Your mom just being married was taking on a big job...Well the next day we were getting our T.B Shots at school and I fainted after getting mine , well your mom didn't really know what to do so she called Uncle Bobb at work and they came and got me at school....She sat with me till the Dr came to make sure I was ok and then she made me stay in bed the rest of the day and night...She gave me Chicken Noodle Soup and Ice Cream and pampered me all day and night...I have never forgotten how sweet and nice she was...I was only 8 years old and she! was 18....She treated me as a sister would and I loved her so much....I was sad when my mom and dad came back home...Would have loved to have her stay longer....My first babystitting job was babysitting you kids while Uncle Bob and Aunt Caroline went to the Races....So there art alot of memories ..I wish I could share them all.....Please know I am there with love.....Loretta Shelden Brodock....