Elizabeth Ann Kelly, formerly of Warsaw, and most recently of North Manchester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester, at the age of 88.

Elizabeth Ann Kelly

She was born on March 14, 1935, in McFall, Mo., to Velma Edna (Adkisson) Manring and Chever Manring. On June 2, 1957, she married Mike Kelly, and they were blessed with three children and 61 years of marriage before Mike passed away on May 27, 2019.

Elizabeth worked various positions outside the home and also spent periods of time being a stay-at-home mom. She lived in many places throughout her life as she and her husband made their home wherever his job took him. They lived in Chicago, Arkansas, Virginia, Alabama and, in 1982, they moved to Warsaw, where Mike retired.

She was a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church and faithfully watched their online services for the last few years. Elizabeth loved the Presby church, especially the preschool and the MOP’s support group. She was graceful in her older age, appreciating the many people who helped her. Her mind remained sharp, and she was organized and methodical. She had a talent for detail and absolutely loved to knit baby blankets, welcoming new babies into her extended family. Elizabeth was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by those who loved her.

She leaves behind her two sons, David Kelly, Madison, Ala., and Daniel (Cynthia) Kelly, Fort Wayne; and her daughter, Debra (Katsuhiro) Ohkawa, Monroeville, Pa. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Scott and Thomas Kelly, Fort Wayne, and Kayko Ohkawa, Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her sister, Creta Gist.

Elizabeth’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Andrew Morton. A private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.