Ellen “Elly” C. Kelley passed away on February 26, 2023.

Ellen “Elly” C. Kelley, 85, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away February 26, 2023. Elly was born May 16, 1937 in Ashland, Oregon to parents Roy and Elva (Phinn) Beers. She married Delferd Kelley December 2, 1955 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Elly enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, and spending time on the Oregon Coast with her husband, the love of her life. Her greatest joy was being surrounded by her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elly is survived by her husband of 67 years Delferd; son Michael (Katrina) Kelley of Cottage Grove, OR; daughter Jill Lindsay of Eugene, OR; son Daniel (Elizabeth) Kelley of Cottage Grove, OR; 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her 6 older siblings. There will be no service held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.