"I?m very sad to read of Kelly?s passing. She was a fine student, excellent athlete, and fun and lovely person. I remember her fondly from Matador days and wish the best for her family. "
In loving memory of
Kelly Lynn Keeley (Foster)
March 23, 1964 - October 26, 2021
Kelly Lynn Keeley (Foster) was born on March 23, 1964, in North Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1969 her family moved to Arizona and settled in the Phoenix area. She was a graduate of Shadow Mountain High School, Class of '82. She met and married her high school sweetheart, Gregory F. Keeley. They married in 1987 and their son, Toran was born in 1990. She was hired to work for Southwest Airlines in 1988 and started as a reservation clerk. She held many positions over her last 33 years with SWA and was a role model for everyone she worked with. She was a kind and generous person and very competitive too. She loved her family and friends, put all of herself into her job, loved playing softball and cheering on her favorite football team(s). Originally a Dallas Cowboy fan, she jumped ship when the Cowboys fired their head coach, Tom Landry, and she joined her husband Greg in cheering on his Kansas City Chiefs. She was the staunchest fan! To say "She loved her Chiefs" was an understatement! She was a loving wife, mother, and friend to hundreds she touched in her personal and professional life.
Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Carolyn Foster. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 34 years, Gregory, their son, Toran; her brother Rob, his wife, Liz, and their children, Reggie, Jessica (Foster)Honea, Joey and Robby, great-nephew Malakai Honea; and numerous family members and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Scottsdale Bible Church
"The Venue", 7601 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Leukemia /Lymphoma Foundation or to the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Tributes
"True friend forever."
"I met Kelly in Junior high at Shea Middle School when I first moved to Arizona from California. Playing softball and volleyball brought us together and from there we shared many memories. I can remember many days and nights staying at Kelly's in HS. Kelly's mom Caroline and Kelly's Grandma who would come and stay a couple months a year from Arkansas. They both were the sweetest ladies and I have to say Kelly followed in their footsteps right behind them with her kindred heart and generosity. Kelly always lived life to the fullest with her big personality. She had a love for cars and I can remember one day at lunch she drove us off campus in her red car (can't tell you what kind of car it was but I can tell you it was fast). and in Kelly fashion she wanted to show her car off and before you knew it we hit a brick wall. No injuries everyone was fine just another memory with Kelly. Her circle of friends is just like her large and in charged and will all miss her. Rest peacefully my friend heaven gained another angel. Fly high my friend, I have no doubt you already got the party started. "
"I met Kelly at Southwest Airlines in 1988 when we worked together in Reservations. She had this bigger than anything personality and contagious laugh. She was such a joy to work with and will be so missed by everyone. She touched so many people lives. God sure gained an Angel ? ?? RIP Kelly"
"My memories of Kelly are of a super great athlete and always fun to be around. Prayers of Gods comfort and peace to the Keeley and Foster families. "
"Very sad to hear of Kelly?s passing. She was a great person and athlete like her big brother Rob. Prayers to the foster and keeley family . Stay strong Moker !"
"A candle will be lit ? in your honor for 30 days! Rest in Paradise sweet soul????"
"Kelly, you were the sister I never had. In every respect! I thought you had beat this and prayed to God and made offerings every day ?? I am so heartbroken ?. I will look after Greg for you as I always have. We all miss you so much!! Rest in Paradise ! I love you! ???? Teri Keeley "