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Geraldine McCain Kelly ("Gerri") passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, having lived a full life. Gerri, known as "Nan" to her family, was born on February 13, 1930, in Mingo Junction, Ohio. She was the second born of John and Corena (Melching) Whaley. Surviving are three siblings: Gary Whaley, Peggy Gallion, and Betty Moorhead. She was preceded in death by five siblings: Ray Whaley, Curtis Whaley, Eloise Semko, Joyce Rogers, and Velma Whaley (infant).
Gerri wed her first husband, Floyd E. McCain (deceased, 1992) on February 3, 1947. They were married for 45 happy years. Together they raised their only daughter, Connie McCain Long (Billy Long, deceased) and they instilled a strong sense of tradition and family in Connie. Nan was very proud of her two granddaughters, Denise Pentino (Tom, Wheeling, WV) and Krista Rhoads (Chad, Martinsville, VA). She created lasting memories for her family and friends in the form of beautiful embroidered pillow cases, custom sewn purses, tablecloths and blankets.Gerri worked at Johnson Kitchens in Steubenville as a secretary for 28 years. She appreciated the many learning experiences and the life- long friendships which resulted from her years there.
In 1997, Gerri moved to Steubenville, Ohio and married her second husband, Walter L. Kelly (deceased 2015). She was soon blessed with a community of new friends and neighbors of all age groups and more extended family who love her dearly.
She was a member of the Women's Club of St. Peter Catholic Church of Steubenville, the YWCA of Steubenville, Steubenville Women’s Club and Jefferson County Seniors, Prime Time.
She was a no nonsense person, a master storyteller to the end, a perfectionist in everything she did, from gardening - growing the biggest tomatoes on the block - to her sewing and home maintenance projects.
She will be greatly missed by many, but we know that the seeds she planted in numerous ways will live on in the lives she touched along the way. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClaves), 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville on Sunday from 1-4p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Peters Catholic Church, 10a.m. with Fr. Bradley Greer as celebrant. Entombment at Holly Memorial Gardens. Vigil services Sunday 1:30p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Valley Hospice, Liza’s Place – 308 Mount St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV 26003. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com
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