Brenda Longworth Kelley

April 4, 2020 at 1:03 a.m.
Brenda Longworth Kelley
Brenda Longworth Kelley

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Brenda Longworth Kelley, age 69, and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 1:13 a.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital.

The daughter of the late Robert and Eula Payne Longworth, Brenda was born in Rockholds, Ky. She and her family moved to Kosciusko County when Brenda was a young girl.

Brenda was a longtime employee of Warsaw Plating Works, retiring there after serving more than 27 years. She was smart, independent and fierce. She was also loyal, caring and very giving. She enjoyed reading and watching television – her favorite shows included “Jeopardy” and “Days of Our Lives.”

On April 25, 2013, Brenda was married to Daniel Kelley, who survives at home. Also surviving are her sister, Geneva “Shelly” Slone (husband, Carl); and brothers, Robert Longworth (wife, Laura), Harold “Tracy” Longworth (wife, Tammy) and Richard Longworth.

She was preceded in passing by her parents.

Brenda’s life will be celebrated privately following cremation. Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, is caring for the family.

Brenda Longworth Kelley, age 69, and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 1:13 a.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital.

The daughter of the late Robert and Eula Payne Longworth, Brenda was born in Rockholds, Ky. She and her family moved to Kosciusko County when Brenda was a young girl.

Brenda was a longtime employee of Warsaw Plating Works, retiring there after serving more than 27 years. She was smart, independent and fierce. She was also loyal, caring and very giving. She enjoyed reading and watching television – her favorite shows included “Jeopardy” and “Days of Our Lives.”

On April 25, 2013, Brenda was married to Daniel Kelley, who survives at home. Also surviving are her sister, Geneva “Shelly” Slone (husband, Carl); and brothers, Robert Longworth (wife, Laura), Harold “Tracy” Longworth (wife, Tammy) and Richard Longworth.

She was preceded in passing by her parents.

Brenda’s life will be celebrated privately following cremation. Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, is caring for the family.

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