Patricia "Pat" Ballard Kelley died Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Pat was born to Carl and Alice Jones Ballard in Dec. 1937 in Ottumwa. In 1964, Patricia met Larry Kelley, a match truly made in heaven, and they were married in 1965. They were blessed with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She adored her family and loved spending time with them.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Larry, and her two children, Carla Maletta Kelley & Julie (Benjamin) Vos; grandchildren Holly Walther, Daniel Maletta, Renae (Michael) Speight, Jacob (Emily) Vos, William (Elizabeth) Maletta, Roxanne (Austin) Bodine, and Mary Maletta. She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Devany, Abbigail, Sofia, Elouise, Bennett, and Colton. There are 2 additional great-grandchildren on the way. She is also survived by her brother, Michael Ballard. Patricia joins her parents, sister Sandra, and brother Mark in Heaven.
She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1955. She attended the American Institute of Business (AIB) and graduated with a secretarial degree in 1956. Pat enjoyed working and held many secretarial and caregiver positions throughout her life. She worked for John Deere Credit Union in Ottumwa, SugarPlum Tree Nursery School in Mt Pleasant, First National Bank of Hudson, Hudson Community School District, Pella Christian Opportunity Center, Pella Open Bible Church, day-care provider for two grandchildren, and various contracting jobs with her husband until 1996.
Patricia's faith made her a loyal servant of God. She shared the love and warmth of our savior, Jesus Christ, with as many people as possible. She was an active member in every church she attended by providing Christian education, coordinating Christian groups and events, and supporting Christian friends. Her favorite scriptures are John 14:6 and Romans 1:16-17.
On Friday, February 24, visitation will be held from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062.
On Saturday, February 25, a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 9333 159th Street, Overland Park, Kan 66213 with a fellowship lunch following.
On Sunday, February 26, there will be a gathering of family and friends at 2:00 p.m. at Lunning Funeral Home, 2620 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601. At 2:30 p.m., a funeral procession will depart from Lunning Funeral Home to Prairie Grove Cemetery, 13598 Beaverdale Road, West Burlington, Iowa 52655 for graveside services.
Memorials for Patricia Kelley are suggested to the Olathe Hospice House and given in care of Olathe Health Charitable Foundation, 20375 W. 151st St., Suite 363, Olathe, KS 66061.