MAXINE KELLY

Maxine Kelly, 89, left this earthly home on December 18, 2021.

She was born August 13, 1932, to Douglas and Ollie Stanton in Logan.

She married Floyd Kelly July 6, 1951, in Downs, Kan. This union was blessed with six children: Mike Kelly, Marilyn Donahey, Jackie Bostick, Jaynelle McCreery, Kevin Kelly and Jamie Fischer.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Rex and Junior; husband, Floyd; and a son, Kevin.

Survivors include her children: Mike Kelly of Greeley, Colo., Marilyn Donahey of Norton, Jacalyn Bostick of Ellensburg, Wash., Jaynelle McCreery of Phillipsburg, Kelly of Willard, Mo., and Jamie Fischer of Claflin; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren with two more due in 2022; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Delores Hooper of Peoria, Ariz.

Maxine attended Logan schools and graduated in 1950. She started her work career in the 4th grade working at Chestnut’s Grocery as a clerk and carry out person, and remembers dealing with rationing stamps. She then worked at Snider’s Café as a waitress and also at Ware’s Drug Store. She worked for several years at the Norton State Hospital. She continued her State of Kansas service upon moving to Great Bend by working for the Department of Corrections Parole Services and Kansas Department of Transportation. She also worked for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) office in Great Bend.

Throughout the years of the kids growing up she was active in the Christian Church. She was also active in leading Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

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