Norfolk, VA- Mary Kelly, age 75, former Ishpeming resident passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2022, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia after a year battle with breast cancer.

Mary was born on April 28, 1947, in Norristown, PA. She married James Kelly, who she met while he was in the Navy, March 15th, 1975, and moved to the UP.

Mary liked to knit hats for the Oncology unit of a local hospital, tend her flowers, and loved her cooking shows. She was very active with Book Clubs, Bible Study Groups, and was helping teach Sunday School at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Norfolk VA. She was also a member of the Auxiliary Unit of American Legion Post 327 in Norfolk.

Mary retired from the Ishpeming School District as a teacher's aide and spent many years as a Lay Pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of Ishpeming. Moved to Norfolk about 8 years ago to be closer to her son.

Mary was preceded in death by her Husband James Kelly, Parents:  Robert and Anna (Fields) Detterline and a brother: Robert Detterline Jr.

Mary is survived by a Son Roger (Kimberly) Kelly, a Brother William Fields of Pennsylvania, Step Grandson Gregory Morris that she absolutely adored, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mary's family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home where her funeral service will be at 12:00 noon.

Interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery.

Mary's obituary can be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where family and friends can leave a note remembrance.