Obituary of Bonnie J. Kelly

Age 69, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Bonnie was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Elbert G. Allen and Mary Koski Allen. She was also predeceased by her stepmother, Mary Allen. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, James A. Kelly; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Travis Degarmo of Millerton PA, Amber and Josh Watson of Addison NY, Candy and Thomas Quattrini of Lusby MD, Sandy and Jonathan Davis of Albuquerque NM; son, Kenneth Kelly of Millport; grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, Rylan, Hunter, Conner, Calobe, Saige, Joey, Trinity, Jaxon, Bentley and Ella; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Deborah Allen of Pine City NY; , Joyce Mesuch of Wellsburg NY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerry and Barb Kelly of Millport NY; special friends Bill and Kathy Hetrick of Alpine NY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Bonnie was a member of the Horseheads American Legion Post 442 Women's Auxiliary. She loved NASCAR Racing and the outdoors. She always looked forward to camping at Watkins Glen during race week and with friends throughout the summer. Bonnie liked to sit and watch the birds in her beloved backyard oasis. She enjoyed playing on her tablet and card games with friends. She had a great love for all the dogs and cats that came into her life over the years. Most importantly, she had a special place in her heart, and an unconditional love, for her grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Monday, August 9, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7:15 p.m. Those wishing may remember Bonnie with a donation to the Chemung County SPCA and Humane Society, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira NY 14903.