Patricia Marie Kelly, age 75 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Survived by her daughters Tracie (Donald) Ladwein, Mariann (Steven) Varriale, and Erin (Patrick) Hannigan, grandchildren Samantha Ladwein, Reagan Varriale, Stevie Varriale, and Vinny Varriale, Patrick Hannigan and Leah Hannigan, and siblings George (Gloria) Tracy, Daniel Tracy, and Thomas (Carol) Tracy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Kelly, Jr., her parents George and Julia Tracy, and her sister Mary Ellen Tracy.

Patricia took great pride in being a Southside Irishwoman that grew up on Trumbull Avenue in Mt. Greenwood. In her career as an office manager, she spent over 20 years working at Hansen's Window Coverings of Mokena. She was also president of Arbury Hills Homeowner's Association at one point in time. She hosted amazing Tracy family Christmas parties that everyone talked about. She loved to dance to her 80's music as often as she could and watched movies about dancing such as Grease, Dirty Dancing and Footloose. She was a big fan of shows like Little House on the Prairie as well as Law and Order. Otherwise, she was an avid reader and never went anywhere without a book and her hat.

Memorial visitation for Patricia will take place from 4:00-7:00 P.M. with Service at 7:00 P.M on Tuesday, July 2nd at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.