Deborah Jean Kelly

deborah kelly

July 19, 1952 ~ September 29, 2026

Born in: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Mills River, North Carolina

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Mills River – Deborah Jean Fusetti Kelly, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Mission Hospital.

Mrs. Kelly was born in Lawrence County, PA to the late Eugene and Mary Cotter Fusetti.

In the early 1980s, Deborah earned a bachelor’s degree in computer programming and systems analysis. During that period, she attended Mira Costa Community College as well as the University of California at San Diego. After additional training she became a Travel Agent. Deborah enjoyed traveling the world with her husband. She loved playing Triva with her friends. She enjoyed computer games and puzzles. As well as various types of needlework.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stephen Kelly; no children, sisters Valerie, Elaine and Amy as well as brother David.

No services are scheduled however, if you wish to sign her guestbook you

 

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  7. Steve,
    On behalf of my mother, Carol Ann, and me, we send our most sincere condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. RIP Deborah

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  8. Steve,
    Thinking of you during this difficult time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May she Rest in Peace.

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  11. Steve I am very sorry to hear of Deborahs passing. I know how hard it is to lose your spouse. I feel for you Brother. Take care.

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  12. Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. You spoke of your wife often, with a big smile.
    Stay strong brother.

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  13. Steve, I am so sorry to hear of Deborah’s passing. Wishing you comfort and peace now and in the days to come.

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  15. Steve, I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory bring you peace. Keeping you in my prayers brother.

    Phil

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  16. Steve,

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of Deborah. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

    Sincerely,

    The Terven Family

    Kathy & Rick

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  17. Steve sorry to here of the passing of Deborah, she is in heaven looking down on us and praying and thanking and God for the beautiful life and patiently waiting to be reunited with You and family
    God Bless,
    Jerry

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  20. Steve, I am so sorry to hear of Deborah passing… my memories of her include how incredibly warm and kind to Frances she was when we first arrived in Washington in 2001… we too were 52 years married when Frances passed in 2019… so I especially know how heart breaking it is to lose your life partner… Steve, please know that my thoughts are with you at this terrible time for the great loss of your loving Deborah…

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  21. Sincere condolences Steve. We will miss chatting with Deborah at the pub and around our trivia table.

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  22. Steve, I know you must be feeling a horrible loss during this difficult time.
    I hope your heart is filled with loving memories of your time together.

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  23. Dear Steve, we’re so sorry to hear of Deborah’s passing. We have fond memories of the both of you. Our best thoughts are with you

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  27. Steve, Lynn & I offer our condolences. You and Deborah have been together for over a half a century. We remember the good times we shared with both of you. We will stay in touch.

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