Betty, nee Reuss, Kelly, 86, of Marissa, IL; born on September 8, 1931 in Biddleborn, IL; passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL.

Mrs. Kelly worked as a waitress. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents – Larwin and Loretta, nee Juenger, Reuss. One infant son – Thomas Edward Kelly.

She is survived by her children – James (Sandy) Kelly of Smithton, IL; Daniel Kelly of Marissa, IL; Patricia Wersching of St. Louis, MO. Eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.

Visitation: Friends may call at Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Funeral: Memorial services will be held at Trinity United Church of Christ in Biddleborn, IL on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:00am with Rev. Nancy Shubert officiating.

Interment: Burial will be held in the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.