Patricia Ellen Kelly

Our beloved mother, Patricia Ellen Kelly, unexpectedly passed away Sept. 14, 2023 at Salem Hospital. Pattie was 71 years young.

Pat was the most amazing, loving, kind hearted woman who was always there for everyone. Pat was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to Clifford and Mildred McKarns. Pat graduated from the University of Akron with Honors with a B.A. in Social Work in 2000. Pat was passionate about and loved her job. She loved shopping with her grandkids, and going to the beach with her family. She always looked forward to meeting up with her cousins for breakfast and friends for lunch.

Pat was preceded in death by her sister Donna Harsh, brother Jim McKarns, niece Darcy Leonard, granddaughter Kendra Beth Neal, and great-granddaughter Kamey Jade Gibson.

Pat is survived by her sister Jane (Gary) Mardis, son Kelby (Roni) Wafler, daughter Heidi (Rick) Howard and nephew Jamie (Shawna) McKarns. Pat also had four stepsiblings (Tracy, Tom, Noreen, Jerry) and many loving nieces and nephews. Pat is also leaving her pride and joy, her grandkids Kelby Wafler Jr., David (Jaden) Tinlin, JC Howard, Ryan Neal, Margo (Jamie) Gibson, Kurt Norman, great-grandkids Kacie and Abby Neal, Hudson Gibson and soon to be baby Tinlin and her dog Mike.

Pat was loved by all her friends and family and all that knew her. She was not only a pillar of her community but all the communities around her. She will be missed by all.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Maple Cotton Funeral Home. The funeral will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Bethesda Church Cemetery.

9/19/23