Shirley J. Kelch, beloved wife of Rolland Kelch passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, peacefully at 1:57 p.m. Shirley was born April 18, 1937, in Boston Lincolnshire, UK to the late Leslie and Fannie Hewitt. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, as well as her daughters Lesley Roth and Renada Shepherd.
Shirley leaves behind her husband Rolland Kelch. Her children Lesley Roth (Andy), Renada Shepherd, and Jeffrey Kelch. Her grandchildren, Ryan Kern (Stephanie), Andrea Kern (Adam Gelter), Matthew Kern, Daniel Shepherd (Hannah), and Alex Shepherd. Great Grandchildren Kai Gelter, Isla Gelter, and Patch Shepherd. Shirley is also survived by her sister-in-law Stella Hewitt and many relatives in England.
Along with her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her brother Leslie Jack Hewitt, her sister Daphne Hewitt, and her stepson Douglas Kelch.
Shirley was a 30-year retired Baldwin Piano and Organ employee who loved her family and was an avid reader who loved walking with her husband and family at the Cincinnati Nature Center.
A graveside service will be held for Shirley at Mt. Moriah Cemetery (686 Mt Moriah Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245) on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.