Jane Francis Albeck Kelly

Miss Jane Francis Albeck Kelly, also known as, Grandma Jane, passed away peacefully on
October 27th 2020 at the age of 85.

Born on March 7th, 1935 in Philadelphia PA, daughter of Mary Rose, Grand daughter of
Joseph & Anna Albeck of Jim Thorpe, PA. where she was raised. Was a 1953 graduate of East
Mauch Chunk High School, class of only 31 students. After high school she moved to
Philadelphia where she met John J. Kelly and married him in 1957 and raised 3 children Joseph
J. Kelly, James P. Kelly, and Jacqueline L Kern. She moved to St. Louis in 1962 and became a
regional manager for a very successful clothing business called Beeline Fashions. For this
company she traveled the US, to promote the polyester vintage clothing line, and gave
speeches to promote and encourage women to also sell and become independent contractors
for the clothing line. Beeline was a very fast growing company in the late 60s early 70s. In 1973
she decided to end her career with Beeline Fashions. She continued to work at various
companies until she was 78 yrs old. Just 7 years ago.

Jane was a loving and kind-hearted person. She loved being around her family and spending
time with her grandchildren. She is survived by 10 grandchildren Nathan Kern, Tamara Hudson,
Janell Kalbac, Andrea Kern, Hanna Orf, Jessica McGrath, Alicia Kelly, Nicollete Kelly, Nadra
Kelly, Nila Kelly, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Jane also has had a long love for reading and praying, going to church, meeting new people,
sharing God with them, writing a journal every night,when she was able, she prayed for our
country, our Presidents, her family, and new people she had just met. One of her favorite
prayers was John 1:5. GOD IS THE LIGHT: in Him there is no darkness at all;If we claim to
have fellowship with him yet walk in darkness we lie and do not live by the truth.
Your word is a lamp for my feet;a light on my path. Was another favorite.

Jane had a love for lighthouses; she loved to travel, and be by the ocean, walk along the
beach, collect shells, she also had a love for animals, caring for many in her lifetime.
We plan to spread a few of her ashes near her favorite lighthouse.

We love you Mom, Grandma Jane, you will be missed.

1 Comments

  1. Becky Jo Thoma on January 21, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    I am so sorry Jackie, Jimmy and Joe. I have spent the last couple of years trying g to find Jane and you kids. I taped with Jane a few times after my mom (Edie) passed away. Those two where the best moms and Beeline Reps ever.
    (Please contact me via FB.)
    May Jane fly high with the Lord’s Angels. I may the comfort all of you, that she has left behind.



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