Kathleen Rose Kelly Klein

Unknown - Oct 17th, 2011
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Biography: Kathleen Rose Kelly Klein, 59, died on October 17, 2011, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was diagnosed with brain cancer in March 2011. Survivors include her husband, Bernard; her son, Bradley; her daughter, Vanessa Couch and husband Leland; her mother, Lucille Metrailer Kelly; her step father, Dr. John Howard; thirteen brothers and sisters : Tom, Carolyn, Cornelia Beck, Paul, Lucille DeGostin, Margaret Lovell, Christine Frost, Marie Bennett, Frank, John, Joseph, Brian and Michael; many brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews; three aunts, and numerous cousins. Kathleen was preceded in death by her father, William T. Kelly; her paternal grandparents, William and Bertha Dehmer Kelly and her maternal grandparents, Anthony and Henrietta Ruff Metrailer. Born in Little Rock on April 16, 1952, she attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School and graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy in 1970. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975 from the University of Central Arkansas and began her career as an occupational therapist. Later in life, she became a Registered Nurse. She last worked as director of the Generations Program at Saline Memorial Hospital. Kathleen?s compassion was without limit. She worked tirelessly to bring comfort and healing to her patients. Kathleen was selfless and generous; she had a great sense of humor. Kathleen especially enjoyed family trips to the Gulf of Mexico where she loved to fish and sun on the beach. With her vivid imagination, she produced many unique crafts and works of art. She also enjoyed gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. There will be a Memorial Mass held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church. Burial will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Arkansas Cares, 5821 West Charles Bussey Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(31)
Tony and Maureen Biffinger
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry to hear the news about Kathleen. We have nothing but fond memories of her. Bernie, you and your family are in our prayers for strength and comfort. God Bless, Tony and Maureen Biffinger
Susan Pauly
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I just learned the sad news about Kathleen, and wanted to say how much I remember her wonderful smile when we were students together at MSM. A star has gone out with her passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Pam Wardlaw Cathey
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine and Marie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Kathleen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time of grief.
Larry and Cyrenea Bidwell Mehefko
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Klein and Kelly families. Kathleen was a wonderful person and I cherish our time at MSM together.
Cyrenea
Paula J. Hall
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies
Kathleen was much respected and greatly loved
Alyssa Welch
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
The Klein Family -
I love Kathleen dearly and will always have fond memories of her. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all as you mourn her passing and begin the healing process. You have been in my prayers since the beginning and will continue to be so.

God bless,
Alyssa
Pat Collins
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bernie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss,I know this must be hard thing to deal with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kathleen's family.
Sincerely,Pat Collins
Marianne Hampton
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I knew Kathleen many years ago when she was an occupational therapist at BridgeWay and ASH.She was a truly caring person and I know that she will be greatly missed. My sympathy to her family, friends and co workers . Marianne
Deborah Seligman Ogden
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Bernie, Vanessa & Brad,

I am so sorry for your loss. Kathleen was not just my co-worker on Generations - she was my friend. It has been an honor to know and work with such a wonderful and careing woman. My prayers go up for your entire family to find peace and comfort during this time of grief. My love to you all.

Deborah
John Bartsch
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts are prayers are with the Kelly and Klein Families at this most difficult time. I grew up with you all, and will always remember being treated as a member of the Kelly family. May God be with you all, and surround you with the comfort and peace that only He can give.

Patty Kelly
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To All of You:
I send my love and Tommy to be there to share the thoughts and love we all have for Kathleen. She touched so many lives and I am grateful to be one of those people. Her gentleness, wit and compassion are things I will always cherish. What a beautiful person! I love you all. Peace, Patty
Van Warren
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Frank and Jo -

Sorry to hear about Kathleen.

I lost a best friend over a year ago and it takes time to recover.

The grief never goes away, but it ages and becomes a bearable part of our life.

- Van
Amanda and Sean Page
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Vanessa and all the family:

Sean, Bear and I express our deepest condolensces to you all during this most difficult time. I will be praying that God send so much love and comfort to surround you. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to become friends with Kathleen. She was one of the nicest persons I have ever met. Many thoughts and prayers to you all! She will be missed by so many and remembered foundly for many many years.


God Bless,
Amanda, Sean and Bear Page
MiMi McAfee
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Kathleen on Generations. She was a wonderful advocate for her patients and a good friend. She will be missed much. I know you are heartbroken, but know that the Generations crew is covering you with prayer during your time of grief.
Mary Gowen Bermudez
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Kathleen was a very special person and I know she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. I hope the good memories you hold in your heart will bring some comfort in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Humphries Carlson
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Kelly and Klein Family:
Kathleen was a true friend -- kind, compassionate, empathic. Her passing brings memories of our three years at Mt. St. Mary's, a time in which I treasured her lovely countenance. I send you my prayers and loving thoughts for your dear mother, wife, sister and daughter, and friend to me.
With love,
Carol
Kathi Stoyanov
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of dear Kathleen. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Barry & Teri Monahan
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Vanessa,

No words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Charla Selman Behr
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sympathy goes out to Kathleen's entire family. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. May God be with you all and wrap you in His loving arms during this time of sorrow. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Charla
Tommy & Vona Thompson
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our thoughts & prays are with the family in there time of greif.
Keith and Patty Wingfield
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine and Eddie and Kelly Family

Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss of your wonderful sister and best friend. May the love of family and friends give you comfort.

Jane and Joe Johnson
Linda Kaiser
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sending my love, thoughts & prayers to the family & friends of Kathleen. May she rest in eternal peace.
Ginnie Cowling
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine and Kelly Family~you are all in thoughts our prayers as you mourn the loss of your wonderful sister. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort.
Susie Ritchie
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Kelly Family,

Kathleen was a woman of great wisdom with a delightful sense of humor. Being around her made everyone smile, and my heart aches for your loss.

With love and prayers,
Susie
Paul Bartsch
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To the entire Kelly Family, please accept my sincerest condolences.Kathleen was a life long friend and will be missed terribly.
God bless you and be with you at this difficult time.

Paul
Kristy & Danny Garrett
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Vanessa - We are thinking of you and your family and praying for peace for all of you. We are so very sorry for your loss and want you to know that we are here for you when you need a friend.
Tom Humphries
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heart and prayers go out to all who knew Kathleen and will be missing her. She was a wonderful person. May God bless all who are left to mourn her leaving and may she smile down from heaven on all who are here.
Kathe Sumbles
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine and family,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss of your wonderful sister. May the love of family and friends give you comfort.
Kathe
Stephen Goins Jr
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Today has been one of the most sad days I have dealt with since finding out about a woman I cared so much about has left us, my heart is very heavy with sorrow. I am grateful that she is at peace, but that doesn't stop the tears.

Kathleen is a great woman, and I loved her dearly. Bernie, Brad and Vanessa, I love you all, and cannot tell you how saddened I am.
Libby and Greg Sheard
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Christine, John and Frank,

Please know that Greg and I have you all in our prayers. I am so so sorry for your loss, I can't even imagine how you all must be hurting now. god gave you the grace to know that now you have one very special angel in heaven watching over you and your families. Much love to all, Libby and Greg

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