Beverly A. Kelley

Beverly Ann Kelley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on October 16, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the age of 77. Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 22, 1947, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Pinciak. Bev was a resident of Portage, Michigan for over half her life where she shared her home with her husband and best friend, Dennis L. Kelley, until his passing in 2023. Bev loved to make people laugh with her “corny” humor, and she touched the lives of many with her sweet way of finding and giving people little gifts that she thought captured something important to them.
Before her retirement, Bev was a dedicated employee of Bronson and Borgess Hospitals. She loved thrift store shopping with her family and friends, doing puzzles while she watched “her cowboys” on TV, and whipping up ridiculous amounts of food for her family every Thanksgiving. Her heart was huge and her spirit was kind.
Bev was the proud mother of Mary (David) DeBoer and Kenneth (Leah) Walton and stepmother of Kevin (Diane) Kelley and Pam (Ron) Carl. She will be remembered by her cherished grandchildren: Lindsey DeBoer, Nicholas Sutherby-Walton, Evie Walton, Jordan (Megan) Kelley, Cassondra (Kevin) Cupp, Haleigh Kelley, and Brandin Kelley—each of whom warmed her heart and brought her great joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Jeffrey M. Walton. Bev is survived by other loving relatives and her dear friends, Nancy and Paige, in whose lives she made a lasting impact.

She will be deeply missed, but the love she gave and the memories she created will live on in all who knew her.