Birth date: Feb 18, 1928 Death date: Jul 13, 2012
Anna Mae Kelley Rothermel of Houston, DE passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Milford Hosptial. She was 84. She was born February 18, 1928 in Harmony, Maryland, the daughter of the late Francis E. “Frank” Kelley and Jennie Mar Read Obituary
It's been a week now since Mom passed away. It is just so hard to believe. So hard to beleive that such a vibrant, active lady can actually die the way she did..... choking. We all just knew we had more years with her, to help her to adjust to her dementia. When we laook bck now, she had been doing a great job of cover up for these slow losses in memory and functioning. She always answered, when asked how she was doing, NOT BAD FOR AN OLD LADY.Truth of the matter is she wasn't doing bad for a young lady!!!!!! In Sept/Oct she was still able to get doen in the floor and play with Molly and Hayden and jusmp up faster than any of us. She was so proud of her family. She didn't always find the words to tell us, but we would hear how she had bragged about us to someone else. And when the great grandchildren came along, all adults lost their importancde. She was so veryl proud to be a great grandmother. She just felt that great meant she was good at it. And she was.!!!!! So glad we had the opportunity to tell each other we loved each other, since time goes bye so fast with unspoken works. I love you Mom and miss you dearly.
The spunk and spirit of Grannie made my heart smile. I'll never forget how she boogied better than anybody at Heather & Brad's rehearsal dinner! But the most touching thing about Grannie to me is what an AWESOME grandmother she was to Brad and Great-grandmother to Hayden & Molly. From the moment I met Grannie, there was no doubt that "her Brad" was the light of her life and her #1 priority. She was his biggest fan and was there to support him at every basketball game and celebrate with him at every holiday. And Brad, we know she was your priority too! You were an AWESOME grandson and she was lucky to have you in her life! I know you are going to miss her dearly... Our condolences and love go out to her entire family all of her dear friends. Love, Carolyn & Ginny
"Granny" was such a sweet woman. 3 things I'll most remember about this gracious lady: her sweet potato biscuits, her pretzel salad and her awesome smile. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Grannie was a very special lady. She brought such joy to all of us! We will miss her beautiful smile and that twinkle in her eyes, but the memories we have will last forever.
Jim and Ruth
