Greta Doris Kelsey Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Greta Doris Kelsey of Emporia, Kansas, born in Topeka, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 31, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Greta Doris Kelsey to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Pearl and Gwendolin Doris Townsend (Darby); her husband Richard "Dick" Kelsey; and her siblings, Faye, Hubert and William Townsend.
She is survived by: her children, Jeline Harclerode (John) of Emporia and Richard "Rick" Kelsey (Darla) of Overland Park.
Whether organizing activities or playing the organ for sing-alongs at Thornton Place in Topeka where she lived for 18 years prior to COVID, she gave her all in everything she did.
In honor of Greta's lifelong generosity, memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, or the Emporia Friends of the Zoo, in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
