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Carrie Ellen Kelley

Apr. 22, 1923 - Dec. 21, 2020

Date of Service: Dec. 28, 2020

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BURLEY – Carrie Ellen Kelley, a 97-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Burley.

Ellen was born April 22, 1923, in Springdale, Idaho, the daughter of John George and Leona Sophia Fries Bortz. She married Earl Ray Kelley on March 18, 1941 in Declo. Ellen was a longtime, faithful Christian and a cherished member of Albion Pentecostal Church/Assembly of God, where she served as the secretary/treasurer for more than 40 years and was a faithful Sunday school teacher.

She worked in food service for Cassia County Joint School District #151 at Dworshak and Miller elementary schools and retired as head cook at Southwest Elementary. Following retirement, she continued cooking at the Burley Senior Citizens Center for several years. In addition to her love of cooking, she enjoyed crocheting.

Ellen is survived by her children, LaRae Tolman of Burley, Richard (Stephanie) Kelley of Heyburn, and Jenny (Lewis) Young of Lenore; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Neiwert of Rupert, and Darlene Richardson of Ogden, Utah; two brothers, Gale Bortz and Gene (Karen) Bortz both of Declo; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Bortz of Klamath Falls, Ore.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son-in-law, Royce Tolman; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Kelley; two grandsons, Andy Young and Preston Young; and a brother, Elmer Bortz.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where a visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will follow at Albion City Cemetery.

For those unable to attend the funeral in person, a live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available at the following link: https://youtu.be/b40_0xpT9Qg.

To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, face masks will be required for those in attendance at the viewing and funeral service.

Condolences for Carrie Ellen Kelley

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From Vergie Brannan:

Our sincere sympathy----cousins Vergie Bortz Brannan. Lander, WY Ida Bortz Tedford,Del City, OK and Birdine Bortz Schmidt, Paul.ID.

From Lori Bird:

Such a sweet lady. Waited on her for the past 30 plus years. Always a kind lady. She will be missed by so many. My condolences go out to Richard and her entire family

From Pastor Jerry and Dianne Schneider:

We remember her when we pastored in Albion, she was Secretary/treasure of the church. Had many good times in their home and laughs. She made the best cookies and pies. Always a smile on her face.

From Marcia Schiewe:

I think we all called her Aunt Ellen. The memories are many, the laughs were great and the sad times were to be remembered by God alone. She will be missed greatly as a prayer warrior and a pillar of her family and community. I am so sorry for your loss however greater things are ahead for all.

From Skeeter:

Am so glad that I had aunt Ellen in my life as a kid good God fearin people are hard to come by God has taken her home so they don’t have to deal with the Godlessness of this world

From Wayne and Iva Tuttle :

So sorry to learn of Aunt Ellen's passing. Yes, she was "aunt" to a lot of extended family as well. Always smiling, always cheerful, always showing a loving spirit. May God bless the family and keep them in His care.

From Denett and James Ridgley :

So sorry for your loss. I will miss her so much. Love al of you.

From Linda Tracy:

I have known her my whole life but got to know her so much better the last 3 years. I will miss her so much. I so wish I could be there.

From Lisa & Bill Sibbett:

What a wonderful sweet lady who will be terribly missed. Our love and prayers are sent for all of you.

From Uncle Buck and Aunt June:

Will miss Ellen. Wish we could be there., but grateful for technology that will allow us to view the service.

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