Olive Fern Kelly's Obituary
Olive Fern Kelly, 100, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:51 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born June 6, 1911, in Casey, IL, the daughter of John H. Hires and Jessica V. Donner Hires. On June 4, 1932, she married Thomas "Doit" Kelly in Casey, IL. He passed away on January 2, 2001. Survivors include her sister in law, Berniece Hires of Casey, IL; nieces, Betty Cascaddan and husband Bob of Orlando, FL and Marilyn Kay Talbott of Martinsville, IL; nephews, Charles "Chuck" Hires and wife Sandra of Orange City, FL; Tom McBride and wife Janie of Anderson, IN; Ben McBride and wife Sherry of Anderson, IN and Ken McBride and wife Carlotta of Anderson, IN and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Don Hires; sisters, Pearl Bryant Pickering and Louise Hires and nephew, Don Bryant. Fern was a member of the Casey First Baptist Church. She was former employee of the Ettlebrick Shoe Company and a self-employed seamstress. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Tom Marsh Officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Casey First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
What’s your fondest memory of Olive?
What’s a lesson you learned from Olive?
Share a story where Olive's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Olive you’ll never forget.
How did Olive make you smile?