Kelly Ann Meli Obituary (1964 - 2014)

Kelly Ann Bradley Meli, 50, formerly of Davis, IL passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, while vacationing in New Jersey. Kelly was born Mar. 28, 1964, in Colorado Spring, CO. Her family moved to Shelley in 1969. She attended Shelley High School and Highland Community College in Freeport, IL. Kelly married George Meli in 1981. They traveled the country with his job, settling in Illinois where they raised three children. They were later divorced. In 2002 Kelly moved back to Idaho to be near her family. She had recently moved to Moneta, VA, to help out friends Chris and Rebecca Jenks. Kelly was known for her big heart, bear hugs, and laughter. She enjoyed her days doing her favorite things: spending time with family, helping friends, listening to music, and camping. She loved sharing stories and pictures of her grandchildren. Kelly was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Idaho Falls. Her faith was an important part of her life. Kelly is survived by her mother, Ann Bradley; brothers, Troy (Marie) Bradley and Jon (Nancy) Bradley all of Shelley; daughters, Mackenzie (Korey Donahoe) Meli and Mary (Shannon Jordan) Meli of Lake Summerset, IL; son, Jorge (Kelsie Nickels) Meli of Conneaut, OH; five grandchildren, Preston, Vincent, Gianna, Arystin, Zander and five nieces and nephews, Lisa, Ryan, Heather, Kyle, Kenzie. She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Bradley, and grandparents. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 101 Main Street, Durand, Illinois.