Evelyn M. Kelly

Evelyn passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home in Otsego. 

She was born April 9, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Jocque) Clayton. For many years Evelyn worked as a nurse’s aide. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and playing cards. Evelyn was loved and will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her. On October 18, 1952, in Detroit, she married James Kelly Jr. who passed away in 2020. 

Surviving are her children, Kathy Griffin of Florida, Diane Blink of California, James III (Kathy) Kelly of Lake Orion, Thomas (Pamela) Kelly of Texas, William (Tammy) Kelly of Kalamazoo, Susan (Matt) Baker of Otsego and Richard (Kelly) Kelly of Otsego along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons-in-law, Richard Griffin and Richard Blink and siblings, Doris Krausman, Daniel, Earl and George Clayton. 

According to her wishes cremation has taken place. 

Burial of ashes will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date.

Contributions in memory of Evelyn may be directed to Wings of Hope Hospice. 

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.