Carol Jane Kelly

August 24, 1938 - December 29, 2016

Carol J. (Geishert) Kelly, age 78, of Richland Center, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green. She was born on August 24, 1938 in Madison, WI the daughter of Joseph & Thelma (Moore) Geishert. On January 28, 1978 she married Graham C. Kelly in Madison, WI. Carol graduated from East High School in 1956 and later joined the Marine Corp. Carol lived in Texas for many years. She was very out-going, with a good sense of humor and fun person to be around. Survivors include her son Richard “Tom” Vance of Richland Center; granddaughter, Courtney; 2 great grandchildren; a brother Vern (Gloria) Geishert of Richland Center, a sister, Bonnie (Lon) Arbegust of Richland Center; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Graham Kelly; and a brother, Gary Geishert. A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 4, 2016 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com