Anita Marie Kelley, 78, of Salina went home to her Lord on Monday, January 27 2025 at Salina Regional Health Center. She was the eldest child and only daughter born to Wilbur E. and Marjorie Marie Toll in Chicago Illinois.
Anita was a high school mathematics teacher after college in Ottawa, Kansas where she met and married Charles Kelley who preceded her in death in 2011. A brother Alan Toll and his wife Janet also preceded her in death.
Anita was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She tutored high school math students in Salina for over 25 years. First Covenant Church was her church home and family of believers and was active there in a variety of roles.
Anita is survived by her son, Donnie, of Salina; Brothers Nathan Toll and wife Debbie, of Salina, Philip Toll of Valley Falls, and Curtis and wife Kelly, of Fort Scott; 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses and children.
Most importantly, Anita was a child of God who spent her life loving and caring for others and is now at peace with God our father.
Hallelujah!
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, at First Covenant Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Road, in Salina 67401. Pastor Doug McHenry officiating. Lunch will be served following the service.
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in care of the Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina KS. 67401.