Eileen M. Kelly, age 81, of Granville, passed away on October 28, 2024, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital. Eileen was born on October 30, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Ray and Mae (West) Dennis.

She was a faithful member of the Louisville Church of Christ and served the church in a variety of teaching roles including a small group leader. For most of her career, Eileen worked as an administrative assistant for the Stark County Medical Society in Canton.

Eileen is survived by her son, Jarrod (Katie) Kelly; grandchildren, Weslee (Brittany) Kelly, Rylee (Emalee) Kelly, Makayla Kelly, Kassie (Robby) Sexton, Sophie Kiley; great grandchildren, Daxton Kelly, Bo Sexton, Kiley Sexton, and two on the way; brothers Harry (Sylvia) Dennis and Merle (Janet) Dennis, several nieces and nephews and beloved family friend Carol Kaltenbach.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James (Terry) Kelly; daughter, Kathryn Kelly; and brother, Dale (Bettie) Dennis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 5 PM at Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home in Newark, Ohio with Pastor Dion Frasier officiating. Friends may call one hour prior from 4-5 PM, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Eileen's name to Refuge of Hope, www.refugeofhope.org, 715 2nd St NE, Canton, Ohio 44704.