Mary Jeannette Kelley

November 29, 1941 - February 7, 2022

Mary Jeannette Kelley, 80, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2022 in SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on November 29, 1941 in Winchester, Illinois, a daughter of the late John Edward and Harriet Arabelle (Maguire) Kelley. Jeannette graduated from Redondo High School in 1959. She retired from Reddaway Trucking as a Data Processor. Jeannette enjoyed gardening and interior decorating. She had a real passion for animals, especially dogs. Jeannette was an amazing cook, who was known for the best cakes, fried chicken and mashed potatoes. She was very loving, caring and always there for her daughter and grandchildren. Jeannette is survived by one daughter, Kelly Dean of Troy, MO; one sister and one brother: Sandra Blackburn of Thousand Oaks, CA and Tom Kelley of Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren: Alexzandria Ledesma, Marissa Ledesma, Sydni Ledesma and Olivia Dean; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. Kelley and Arabelle Peeler. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Mary Jeannette Kelley in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221