Dorothy Rhea Kelly, 95, of Shell Beach, California, passed away September 10, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Marcia, in Altadena, California.

Dorothy was born to the late William and Emma Osmond on August 8, 1919, in Wilmington, Delaware. She graduated from South Pasadena High School in 1937. She married her beloved husband, the late James Kelly, in 1945, and they lived together in Monrovia before retiring to Shell Beach in 1989. Dorothy was an avid music lover, dancer, gardener, and reader.

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Jane (SPHS '43) of Pasadena, her four children:  Marcia Rohrleitner of Altadena; Jim Kelly of Santa Barbara; Sharon Spinnler of Glendora; and Bruce Kelly of Camarillo. She is also survived by her six grandchildren.

Dignity Memorial, September 12, 2014