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From Tim, her son.
Judith Kelley, 77, of Barrington, passed away April 20th surrounded by her family. She was born to Anne and Lester Solstad June 11th, 1941 in Chicago, IL. Judy was married for nearly 55 years to Charles ‘Chuck’ Kelley. She is survived by her husband, four children, Christopher (Jodi), Timothy (Maureen), Kimberly Keller (Patrick), and Quinten (Christina), and grandchildren, Austin, Kiara, Madison, Emma, Charlie, Christian, McKenna, Kaden and the late Kayla.
Judy was a beloved family and community member that enjoyed everything she participated in. A loyal member of the Barrington United Methodist church, she sang in the musical traveling group ‘Spirit of the Times’. She had many hobbies including cooking, gardening, decorating, antiquing, refinishing, and was an accomplished artist in painting and sculpture. She was an avid tennis player and also founded a local walking club to help get people out into nature and socialize while exercising. With her love of travel, she collected many artifacts including an extensive collection of American Indian collectibles. Judy enjoyed charity work and was part of numerous mission trips with her children to the Appalachians. She had been many things in life including an ER nurse, artist, antique store owner, collector, and mom to many including caring for many animals. She opened the doors to her home and all who had the honor of meeting her understood the special spirit she was. Judy will be remembered as a mom and grandmother who was at every event and usually brought something along to eat for everyone. She inspired many to be better people.
A celebration of life open house will be held at Makray Country Club the afternoon of May 5th from 5:00-8PM. Please RSVP if possible to a family member. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Judy can be sent to JourneyCare Care Center https://journeycare.org/ and/or to the Alzheimer’s Association would be greatly appreciated. www.alz.org
Timothy L. Kelley
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Karen Hartigan
Thomas Aquila’s wrote “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship”. For 61 years Judy was just that; a really true friend. She was there unselfishly and was glad to be there. She had a way of boosting you up when you were in that downward spin. She was a wonderful person, friend, mother, and humanitarian. I already miss you my dear friend.
Marjorie Tye
Judy has been my dear friend since third grade. We went to Horace Mann Grade school together and I spent many hours at her house and got to know her family, including her aunts and their families. We stayed close all through high school, and remained friends for life. Judy was a positive person and always lifted me up if I was down. She was a special person with compassion for others. I am honored to call her my friend. Thank you, my friend, for all the good times and wonderful memories.