Iva Bea Kelley

IVA BEA KELLEY, 89, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 pm, Friday, May 26, 2017 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late Jeff and Luleene (nee Pruitt) Hubbard on May 24, 1928 in East Prairie, Missouri.

She married Leon W. Kelley on March 22, 1946 in Charleston, Missouri; he preceded her in death on June 7, 2014.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ Church in Hecker, Illinois.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:                 Janice Sheldon                        New Athens, IL

1 Son:                         Steve (Pat) Kelley                   Freeburg, IL

1 Brother:                   Jerry Hubbard                          Freeburg, IL

4 Grandchildren:         Steven (Julie) Kelley                 Freeburg, IL

Scott (Dawn) Sheldon               Millstadt, IL

Nicki (Mike) Zimmer                 New Athens, IL

Kelly (Brandon) Dugger             Millstadt, IL

7 Great Grandchildren:          Wyatt Kelley, Karlie Kelley, Dilayni Zimmer,                                                                     Tessa Zimmer, Alexis Sheldon, Allison Sheldon                                                                  and Liam Dugger

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by             Parents, Husband, 1 Brother – T.J. Hubbard, 1 Sister – Laverne (Kenneth) Pearson and 1 Son-in-law - Alan L. Sheldon

Funeral Service:                    11:00 am, Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:                            Rev. Ivan Horn

Interment:                             Elmwood Cemetery

Freeburg, Illinois

Visitation:                              Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:                             Vitas Hospice – Fairview Heights, IL

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