It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Moira Kelly, (76). Moira was born on August 23rd, 1948, in Washington DC to John and Anne Virginia Kelly.
She was a 1966 graduate of Walter Johnson High School in Rockville, MD. Moira was an advocate for four legged creatures, especially of the Jack Russell variety. She was an active member of the JRTC community. Moira began her career as file clerk at the Library of Congress in 1966. She worked for several law firms over the years, most recently she retired from Drinker, Biddle and Reath in Washington, DC. Moira was a friend to so many in the dog, horse and patent law community. Moira was known for being generous, witty and she loved to laugh. Moira lived life to the fullest and was always true to self.
Moira was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Donnell Kelly (Melissa) of Lewisburg, TN. Moira was also proceeded in death by her grandparents who were of significant influence in her life, Richard and Gertrude Mulhern of Brooklyn NY. Moira is survived by her nieces Kathleen (Rob) Agnello of Lewiston, NY, Nelly Steagall (Greg Griffin) of Normandy, TN and Moira (Eric) Williams of Lewisburg, TN. She was also survived by her nephews Richard Mulhern Kelly of Lewisburg, TN, Billy Kelly of Normandy, TN and Mike (Misty) Williams of Shelbyville, TN.
A special thank you to Hospice Compassus and her caretaker Amber Scott who supported Moira and the family in Moira’s final journey of life. The family will be forever grateful for your compassion and dedication to Moira.
The family and special close friends will celebrate her life and spread her ashes at a date to be determined, per her wishes.
Moira lived a life of tremendous passion and service to others as was evident in her support of many causes dear to her. In leu of flowers donations can be made to k9sforwarriors.org
Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
