Kathleen Anne Kelly Crossed, loved by many
Kathleen "Kay" Anne Kelly Crossed, 85, of Lewes, and previously Bowie, Md. and Elmira, N.Y., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, daughter of the late Francis and Anastasia (Tormey) Kelly. It is a miracle she survived, weighing only 2.5 pounds back in 1937!
Her home life was not suitable for a child, so her uncle, Joe Kelly, vowed to find her a good home before he left for WWII. Kathy's maternal grandparents (Tormeys) raised her from the age of five in a good home in Elmira. She adored her uncle and grandparents; she was eternally grateful to them. Kathy was proud of her Irish heritage on both sides of her family. She loved Saint Patrick's Day.
Kathy had fond memories of her school days at Catholic High; she was the class secretary, very active in the sodality, and prom queen. After graduating from Catholic High, Kathy started nursing school, only at the insistence of her aunt. She decided this was not the path for her because she could not stand the sight of blood. Kathy married her school sweetheart, Charles Crossed, two years her senior. After he graduated college, they married Oct. 26, 1957, at Saint Patrick's Church in Elmira and together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Kathy and Charles moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and started their family in 1958, having four sons and one daughter. She and her husband traveled in the United States and abroad before she became ill.
When Kathy made a friend, they were a friend for life. She agreed with the saying, "A stranger is just a friend we have not met yet." Her childhood friends, Barbara, Marilyn, Nancy and MaryAnn remained her besties for life. After they raised their families, they would take trips together without their husbands and kids.
Kathy loved preparing family meals. Sunday dinners were a must! Sunday dinners would be spaghetti or lasagna to please her husband. Her children appreciated that she made their home welcoming to all. The kids recall friends eating dinner at the house all the time. The closest friends were welcome to just walk in, no need for a formal knock on the door.
Kathy cared more about genuine connections with people than worrying about how things looked. Her character was one of nonjudgmental mercy and understanding; she loved the underdog. Kathy was truly a kindhearted angel.
She had various interests and hobbies. Kathy liked reading and playing scrabble, she used to love walking all over. She had a fear of water, but when she was in her 60s, she learned to swim. Kathy loved going to horse races with her sons and father. She loved writing letters and cards to people. Kathy would never send a card to someone without writing heartfelt words; she would consider it impersonal to send a card with only her signature. Kathy adored her family, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was loved by many, Kathy will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew her.
Private service and luncheon will be held in Lewes. Please do not send flowers. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Final care for Kathy has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Kathleen "Kay" Anne Kelly Crossed, 85, of Lewes, and previously Bowie, Md. and Elmira, N.Y., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, daughter of the late Francis and Anastasia (Tormey) Kelly. It is a miracle she survived, weighing only 2.5 pounds back in 1937!
Her home life was not suitable for a child, so her uncle, Joe Kelly, vowed to find her a good home before he left for WWII. Kathy's maternal grandparents (Tormeys) raised her from the age of five in a good home in Elmira. She adored her uncle and grandparents; she was eternally grateful to them. Kathy was proud of her Irish heritage on both sides of her family. She loved Saint Patrick's Day.
Kathy had fond memories of her school days at Catholic High; she was the class secretary, very active in the sodality, and prom queen. After graduating from Catholic High, Kathy started nursing school, only at the insistence of her aunt. She decided this was not the path for her because she could not stand the sight of blood. Kathy married her school sweetheart, Charles Crossed, two years her senior. After he graduated college, they married Oct. 26, 1957, at Saint Patrick's Church in Elmira and together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Kathy and Charles moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and started their family in 1958, having four sons and one daughter. She and her husband traveled in the United States and abroad before she became ill.
When Kathy made a friend, they were a friend for life. She agreed with the saying, "A stranger is just a friend we have not met yet." Her childhood friends, Barbara, Marilyn, Nancy and MaryAnn remained her besties for life. After they raised their families, they would take trips together without their husbands and kids.
Kathy loved preparing family meals. Sunday dinners were a must! Sunday dinners would be spaghetti or lasagna to please her husband. Her children appreciated that she made their home welcoming to all. The kids recall friends eating dinner at the house all the time. The closest friends were welcome to just walk in, no need for a formal knock on the door.
Kathy cared more about genuine connections with people than worrying about how things looked. Her character was one of nonjudgmental mercy and understanding; she loved the underdog. Kathy was truly a kindhearted angel.
She had various interests and hobbies. Kathy liked reading and playing scrabble, she used to love walking all over. She had a fear of water, but when she was in her 60s, she learned to swim. Kathy loved going to horse races with her sons and father. She loved writing letters and cards to people. Kathy would never send a card to someone without writing heartfelt words; she would consider it impersonal to send a card with only her signature. Kathy adored her family, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was loved by many, Kathy will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew her.
Private service and luncheon will be held in Lewes. Please do not send flowers. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Final care for Kathy has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Kathleen Anne Kelly Crossed, loved by many
Kathleen "Kay" Anne Kelly Crossed, 85, of Lewes, and previously Bowie, Md. and Elmira, N.Y., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, daughter of the late Francis and Anastasia (Tormey) Kelly. It is a miracle she survived, weighing only 2.5 pounds back in 1937!
Her home life was not suitable for a child, so her uncle, Joe Kelly, vowed to find her a good home before he left for WWII. Kathy's maternal grandparents (Tormeys) raised her from the age of five in a good home in Elmira. She adored her uncle and grandparents; she was eternally grateful to them. Kathy was proud of her Irish heritage on both sides of her family. She loved Saint Patrick's Day.
Kathy had fond memories of her school days at Catholic High; she was the class secretary, very active in the sodality, and prom queen. After graduating from Catholic High, Kathy started nursing school, only at the insistence of her aunt. She decided this was not the path for her because she could not stand the sight of blood. Kathy married her school sweetheart, Charles Crossed, two years her senior. After he graduated college, they married Oct. 26, 1957, at Saint Patrick's Church in Elmira and together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Kathy and Charles moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and started their family in 1958, having four sons and one daughter. She and her husband traveled in the United States and abroad before she became ill.
When Kathy made a friend, they were a friend for life. She agreed with the saying, "A stranger is just a friend we have not met yet." Her childhood friends, Barbara, Marilyn, Nancy and MaryAnn remained her besties for life. After they raised their families, they would take trips together without their husbands and kids.
Kathy loved preparing family meals. Sunday dinners were a must! Sunday dinners would be spaghetti or lasagna to please her husband. Her children appreciated that she made their home welcoming to all. The kids recall friends eating dinner at the house all the time. The closest friends were welcome to just walk in, no need for a formal knock on the door.
Kathy cared more about genuine connections with people than worrying about how things looked. Her character was one of nonjudgmental mercy and understanding; she loved the underdog. Kathy was truly a kindhearted angel.
She had various interests and hobbies. Kathy liked reading and playing scrabble, she used to love walking all over. She had a fear of water, but when she was in her 60s, she learned to swim. Kathy loved going to horse races with her sons and father. She loved writing letters and cards to people. Kathy would never send a card to someone without writing heartfelt words; she would consider it impersonal to send a card with only her signature. Kathy adored her family, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was loved by many, Kathy will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew her.
Private service and luncheon will be held in Lewes. Please do not send flowers. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Final care for Kathy has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Kathleen "Kay" Anne Kelly Crossed, 85, of Lewes, and previously Bowie, Md. and Elmira, N.Y., passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at home with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 16, 1937, in Elmira, daughter of the late Francis and Anastasia (Tormey) Kelly. It is a miracle she survived, weighing only 2.5 pounds back in 1937!
Her home life was not suitable for a child, so her uncle, Joe Kelly, vowed to find her a good home before he left for WWII. Kathy's maternal grandparents (Tormeys) raised her from the age of five in a good home in Elmira. She adored her uncle and grandparents; she was eternally grateful to them. Kathy was proud of her Irish heritage on both sides of her family. She loved Saint Patrick's Day.
Kathy had fond memories of her school days at Catholic High; she was the class secretary, very active in the sodality, and prom queen. After graduating from Catholic High, Kathy started nursing school, only at the insistence of her aunt. She decided this was not the path for her because she could not stand the sight of blood. Kathy married her school sweetheart, Charles Crossed, two years her senior. After he graduated college, they married Oct. 26, 1957, at Saint Patrick's Church in Elmira and together they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Kathy and Charles moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the National Academy of Sciences, and started their family in 1958, having four sons and one daughter. She and her husband traveled in the United States and abroad before she became ill.
When Kathy made a friend, they were a friend for life. She agreed with the saying, "A stranger is just a friend we have not met yet." Her childhood friends, Barbara, Marilyn, Nancy and MaryAnn remained her besties for life. After they raised their families, they would take trips together without their husbands and kids.
Kathy loved preparing family meals. Sunday dinners were a must! Sunday dinners would be spaghetti or lasagna to please her husband. Her children appreciated that she made their home welcoming to all. The kids recall friends eating dinner at the house all the time. The closest friends were welcome to just walk in, no need for a formal knock on the door.
Kathy cared more about genuine connections with people than worrying about how things looked. Her character was one of nonjudgmental mercy and understanding; she loved the underdog. Kathy was truly a kindhearted angel.
She had various interests and hobbies. Kathy liked reading and playing scrabble, she used to love walking all over. She had a fear of water, but when she was in her 60s, she learned to swim. Kathy loved going to horse races with her sons and father. She loved writing letters and cards to people. Kathy would never send a card to someone without writing heartfelt words; she would consider it impersonal to send a card with only her signature. Kathy adored her family, and was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was loved by many, Kathy will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who knew her.
Private service and luncheon will be held in Lewes. Please do not send flowers. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Final care for Kathy has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
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