Dorothy Louise Kelsey

Dorothy Louise (Lathrop) Kelsey, aged 95, passed into the arms of Jesus January 16, 2013 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
She was born December 10, 1917, the only daughter of E.H. and Rhoda Lathrop of Barryville, MI. She had two brothers, Hubert and Ferris Lathrop.

Dorothy attended Hastings High School graduating in 1936. She worked at the JC Penney's store for several years in Hastings.
Then in 1939 she married Kenneth C Kelsey. They shared nearly 50 years of marriage before his death in 1989. They lived and raised their family first on a farm in the Coats Grove area and then in Hastings starting in 1966.

She was active in her community as a 4-H leader and in the local MSU Extension Home Demonstration Club. She also worked at Hastings City bank for 10 years.
As a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings, she served over the years as a pianist, organist, Sunday school teacher, and in many other numerous ways. Her inquisitive mind and quick humor led to thought provoking classes and many cherished memories.
Dorothy also was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for many years.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Joyce Parker of Lansing and Rick and Jean Long of Delton, grandchildren C.B. (Kristen) Long of Grand Haven, Richard (Heather) Long of Hastings, Jenny (Brad) O'Neal of Lansing, and Erin Parker of Lansing, and great grandchildren Jason, Maggie, Molly, Jackson, and Hayden Long and Elaine and Micah O'Neal.

Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings .   Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family . http://www.girrbachfuneralhome.net/ .

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Memorial Service:
Sunday January 20, 2013 @ 2;00pm
Hastings Baptist Church
309 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Pastor Dan Currie

Interment:
Private @ Fuller Cemetery