Virginia Engelhardt Kelly, a lifelong insurance agent and small business owner, passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, August 26, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late David Lawrence Kelly, Sr. for 39 years. Devoted mother of David Kelly, Jr. (Sharon) and Doreen Speyrer (David). Grandmother of Derek Kelly, Devin Kelly and Matthew Speyrer. Daughter of the late August and Rosa Engelhardt. Sister of the late Mamie Geis and August “Gus” Engelhardt. Sister-in-law of Dolly Engelhardt and the late John Geis. She is also survived and loved by numerous nieces. A special thank you is extended to the staff and residents of Ville Ste. Marie for their compassion and concern.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org.
Service Information
Visitation
Wednesday
August 30, 20179:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Garden of Memories Funeral Home
4900 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Service
Wednesday
August 30, 201711:00 AM
Garden of Memories Funeral Home
4900 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Cemetery
Garden of Memories Cemetery
4900 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70001