Mary E. "Betty" Kelly

Mary E. ‘Betty” Finan Kelly, 83, of Camillus, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at University Hospital. Born in Syracuse on Thursday, August 18, 1927, she was the daughter of William Finan and Mary Flannery Finan. A lifetime resident of Syracuse, she moved to Camillus in 1991. Betty was a graduate of North High School. She retired from Agway Insurance Co. and previously worked for Crum & Forster Ins. Co., and Orthopedic Surgery as a switch board operator and medical records clerk. After retirement, she went back to work for Sears Roebuck & Co. at the Camillus Mall for five years until its closing in 2000. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Betty volunteered with the food pantry and the Funeral Luncheon Committee. She enjoyed playing the organ and solving crossword puzzles. She loved her dog, Winston. Betty was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Flannery Finan; and beloved brother, James Finan, who passed away in 2009. Surviving are her loving husband of 32 years, Edwin J. Kelly; sister, Virginia Finan Whited of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. There will be no calling hours. Rev. Gregory LeStrange will celebrate funeral Mass on Monday, November 29 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Betty will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.