Helen Kelley

Helen Frances (Gerber) Kelley, 95, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Kelley was born in Independence, but lived for many years in Tucson, Ariz., with her husband Carl before moving to Excelsior Springs in 1999.

She was preceded in death by Carl and four of her seven children.

The surviving sons are James L. Kelley, Tucson, Ariz., Gordon Kelley, Excelsior Springs, and Paul L. Kelley, Wichita, Kan.

Cremation, with private family services at a later date. Arrangements are through Charter Funeral Services.

By Standard Staff • StandardStaff@leaderpress.com