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Jenny Aline Kelley, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born November 9, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to Richard and Floretta Stowe, Jenny brought joy and music into the world from the very beginning. A beautiful and spirited little girl, she looked up to her big sister Marsha with admiration and shared a special bond with her baby brother David, whom she adored.
From a young age, Jenny’s love for music was evident—always singing, always harmonizing. She graduated from Pearland High School in 1971. That same year, she married the love of her life, Pat ‘PK’ Kelley, on June 5th. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose.
Jenny and PK began their journey in Corpus Christi, where they welcomed their first son, Christian Matthew, in January 1972. Four years later, in May 1976, they completed their family with the birth of their second son, Michael Edward.
In 1982, the family moved to Austin, and later, in 1991, to San Angelo as PK took on the exciting task of opening the city’s first H.E.B. Inspired to follow a long-held dream, Jenny pursued her nursing degree and earned it from Angelo State University in May 1994 through hard work, resilience, and heart. She often said becoming a nurse was one of the most meaningful accomplishments of her life—and she had the stories (and gory details) to prove it.
Jenny found her professional home in the recovery room at San Angelo Community Hospital, where she made a lasting impact not only on her patients but on her colleagues as well. Her deep compassion and nurturing spirit made her beloved by many, especially her dear friend Sharleta, whose friendship endured well beyond Jenny’s retirement in 2014. Jenny, now reunited with her beloved BFF Sue Gomez (lost too soon to the tragic 2020 pandemic), leaves behind a legacy of love, echoing the laughter they shared and the unbreakable bond they forged.
To know Jenny was to know a nurturer, a fierce advocate, and someone who lived with heart. Her love for her family was boundless, her loyalty unwavering, and her spirit unforgettable. Jenny's final chapter was harmonized by the love and fellowship of her Church of the Vine choir, especially Vicki, Phyllis, and her Kimmie Sue, Jenny’s voice now joining a celestial chorus.
Jenny is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Floretta, sister Marsha and brother David. She is survived by her husband Pat; sons Christian and his wife Kim, and Michael; grandchildren Pharrah, Elias, Solomon and Birdie; and a host of extended family and friends whose lives she touched deeply.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Glen Meadows at 10:00 AM Friday, July 11, 2025.
Her voice may no longer fill the room, but her melody lingers in the hearts of all who loved her.