Emma Sue Kelly

August 24, 1934–February 7, 2022

Sue Kelly left this earth for her eternal home Monday, February 7, 2022.

Emma Sue Whittaker was born to Clarence and Mary Whittaker on August 24, 1934. She graduated from Lawrenceville Township High School in 1952. She played sports as a member of the Girls Athletic Association (GAA), sang in the choir and was a member of the Tomahawk School paper.

Sue married her high school sweetheart, Tom Kelly, on June 20, 1952, in Lawrenceville, Ill. They moved to Pomeroy in November 1960.

She worked several different jobs and retired from the Garfield Memorial Hospital as a CAN in June, 1997. Sue loved elderly people, so she continued to provide home health to several families in Pomeroy and also enjoyed providing childcare as well for families when needed.

Her grandkids were her life, and she loved taking care of them and attending all of their activities. "Grandma was a true Pomeroy Pirate fan and made the best divinity."

Sue and Tom loved doing this together–working in the yard and watching hummingbirds on their front deck. They also enjoyed their travels to all the states.

Sue was a member of the Christian Church and attended the Pomeroy Christian Church for many years, then the Church of Christ when they moved to Royal Plaza in Lewiston in February, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters.

Sue is survived by her husband, Tom; her children, Tom (Dort) Kelly of Clarkston, Jon (Kelly) Kelly, of Pomeroy, and Tami (Mark) Morgan, of Richland; grandchildren Elijah, Rachael (Ernie), Michael (Larissa), Justin (Krista), Brooke and Dani Sue; great-grandchildren Jayden, Makayla, Aubree, Malaki, Lexis, Hoyt, Braxton, Jack and Case. She is also survived by one brother Neal Whittaker; sister Marilyn Hawkins, Clarice Camuso and Beck Glevenyak.

Her family takes comfort in her life lived as a believer of Christ and that she peacefully passed away by the side of her groom of 69 years.

A family graveside is planned for later. The family would like to thank the Royal Plaza staff for the care they provided Mom.

Memorials may be made to the Pomeroy Christian Church, P.O. Box 699 or the Pomeroy Food Bank, P.O. Box 15, both Pomeroy, WA 99347.