Sue Ann Kelley

Sue Ann Kelley, 75, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026 after a lengthy illness.

Sue was born July 18th, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lawrence and Jean (Palen) Cieslinski. She married William Kelley on June 4th 1983 in New Berlin, Wisconsin, beginning a devoted and lasting partnership that spanned many cherished years which included a nine year courtship eventually bringing her family to Cincinnati.

In her younger years Sue enjoyed playing softball on locally sponsored teams. She also enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables, jams and jellies. After two years of college she spent a short period of time working as a nurse. But, it was short lived since her loving heart could not stand the pain of losing her patients. So instead, she decided to enter the food service profession. Starting her new career as a waitress and continuing by taking on new challenges until her last accomplishment before retiring by opening a new corporate International House of Pancakes in Milford, Ohio as the General Manager. After retiring she could not stay still even after suffering a stroke that limited the use of her left hand and leg. She continued working at Big Lots store in Milford on a part time basis until she was forced to quit because of the stroke causing continued weakness to the left side of her body.

Sue's unwavering kindness and beautiful smile made her likeable to everyone who met her. Above all, Sue treasured time spent with her family, who were the greatest joy of her life. She is survived by her loving husband, William Kelley of Cincinnati; brothers John of Random Lake, Wisconsin; Mark of Mukwonago, Wisconsin; half brothers Larry of Tucson, Arizona; Joel of Spencer, Wisconsin; half sister Donna of Spring Lake, Florida; her children William of Anna, Texas; Amanda of Bothell, Washington; Kymberlie of Marysville, Washington and Robert of Converse, Indiana; grandchildren Skyler, Rylee, Emma, Brayden, Kavik, Owen, Amber and Amara who were the most precious addition to her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Jean. 

Per Sue’s wishes, cremation will take place, and a private family service will be held at their convenience.