Joan K. Kelly

Andover, Ohio - Joan K. Kelly, age 75, of Andover, Ohio, died at her home on Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born on March 23, 1936 the daughter of Mildred (Kohout) and Joseph Kamm. Joan was a 1954 graduate of Euclid High School and also graduated from Billy Tiltons Modeling Agency. She did modeling for Bobby Brooks Company of Cleveland. Joan was the first female Assistant Manager for Howard Johnson of Cleveland. Formerly of Cleveland and Mentor on the Lake, Joan was an Andover resident since 1976. She owned and operated Kelly's Corner Restaurant and Kelly's Bait Shop both in Andover. Joan was the manager of the North Andover Motel for many years. She was a member of the Lake Overlook Association of Mentor, AMVets, Aerie Eagles No. 4035 Ladies Auxiliary of Andover, where she previously served as President. Joan was a member of the Andover Chamber of Commerce as well as a board member. She was a trustee at the Andover first Congregational United Church of Christ and taught Sunday School at the Mentor Methodist Church and she was a Den Leader for Boy Scouts of America and a Den Leader Coach for over ten years. Her true love was Girl Scouts. She was the personification of Girl Scouts in the Andover area. She was involved in North East Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Girl Scouts for over fifty-six years and served in many capacities. Joan is preceded in death by her parents and her son, James H. Brownfield, IV. Survivors include two daughters, Francine P. Kelly and her fiancé Michael Carnahan of Girard, Pennsylvania and Melinda A. (Ed) Donahoe of Madison, Ohio; her sister, Donna (Don) Lucas of Sarasota, Florida and two granddaughters, Cassie Donahoe and Jennifer Young. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect Street, Andover, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Country Neighbor, PO Box 212, Orwell, OH, 44076 or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110. Guest Book available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Visitation

Wednesday, November 23 2011
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003