Nancy R. Kelly

Nancy Rose Kelly, 82, of sunny Buckeye AZ, passed away on November 24th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy, born on October 4th, 1940, to the late Eric and Geneva Lincoln in Chehalis, WA immediately brought joy into the world. Nancy was involved in school, became a cheerleader and went on to graduate from Tenino High School in 1958. During her junior year at Tenino HS, Nancy met high school senior, Doug Kelly and the two were inseparable sweethearts from that point on. Nancy and Doug were married for over 64 years and had 3 wonderful daughters, Colleen Stormans-Diaz, Connie Johnson, and Debbie Williams. Together, they built a beautiful life while raising their daughters in Olympia, WA. In the early days, Nancy worked at Reeves Junior High and Capitol High School as ASB Secretary for several years. Nancy and Doug always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and they bought their first business together in 1981: South Bay Market. They worked side-by-side for several years in their market growing it into a successful business. In 1998, they bought Little Rock Grocery outside of Olympia, and through their hard work and love of their community, it became another business success. Nancy enjoyed volunteering and was a Board member of the Cedar Creek Correction Center. Throughout Nancy’s life, her real passion was fitness. She loved teaching aerobics and weight training classes at the Tumwater Athletic Club, YMCA, Jubilee Clubhouse and Sun City of Indio Clubhouse. In addition, Nancy had a talent for home decorating, and every home they owned was beautifully designed. In 2016, Doug and Nancy moved from Olympia, WA to Indio, CA to enjoy their retirement in sunny southern California. In 2019, they moved to Buckeye, AZ to further enjoy their retirement years. Nancy loved her poodle Charlie who never left her side. He was her pride and joy. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill, she will be missed immensely. Nancy is survived by her husband Doug Kelly, three daughters, Colleen, Connie and Debbie, her siblings: Jim Lincoln, Betty Gould and Cheryl Johnson. Grandchildren include: Lindsey and Alex Black, Jordan Williams Rodriguez, Colton Stormans, Dalton and Skyler Williams, and 3 Great Grandchildren. In lieu of Flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society as this organization was important to her.

Nancy R. Kelly

November 24, 2022