Prudence M. Kelly

July 26, 1927 - December 3, 2016

Prudence M. Kelly, age 89, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at her daughter’s home. She was born July 26, 1927, in Rockford, Illinois, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Felipi) Ferraro. On May 28, 1949, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois, she was united in marriage to William C. Kelly, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2016. Prudence worked as a legal secretary and later was head librarian for the Rockford Public Library where she retired after many years. She was a member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Rockford and was an active member of the YWCA and the Tai Chi Club. Some of her favorite hobbies included, reading, telling stories, gardening, traveling abroad and dancing with her husband, Bill. Prudence had a loving, optimistic and cheerful personality and most importantly, she loved her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Maureen Thurman and husband Allen of Gravois Mills, Missouri, Bill Kelly, Jr. of Conifer, Colorado and John L. Kelly of Omaha, Nebraska; her grandchildren, Patrick Kelly, Daniel Kelly, Michael Kelly, Steven Kelly and Anna Kelly; her brother, Joe Ferraro of Rockford, Illinois and numerous nieces, nephews and very special niece, Susan Fricke. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Clara Pruss. A celebration of Prudence’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, Missouri.