Joan Degner Kelly
Joan Degner Kelly departed this earth on February 1, 2017. The eldest child of John and Mary Ruzas, Joan was born on November 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL. A former resident of Northfield, OH.
Joan worked at Central Brass Plumbing as a sales secretary for over 20 years before her retirement in 2000. Since then, she lived in Katy, TX for the past 15 years.
She is preceded in death by both parents, her youngest son, Dr. Ryan Allen Degner and daughter in law Michel Degner.
Joan is survived by her husband of 10 years, William Wade Kelly; her daughter, KoryAnn Palmer and husband Paul; sons: Quinn James Degner, wife Kristin and Darin Dale Degner; step sons: Paul Kelly, wife Trish and Bobby Kelly; sister, Carolyn Seputis, husband Clifford, and brother, John Ruzas, wife Laurel. Her grandchildren included: Ashley Shannahan, husband Ryan, Cameron Palmer, Alexandra Degner, Greta Degner, Steven Degner, Katrin Degner, and Blake Degner; step grandchildren: Shannon Kelly, April Kelly and Michael Palmer, wife Tiana; great-grandchildren are: Kylie Palmer, Shylah Palmer, and Abigail Palmer.
Memorial Services will be held Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 10am in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway Pearland, TX 77581.
Rest in Gods graces
You are my Big sister and have always looked after me. Given you were the oldest and I the youngest I guess that was the job you were given. I will always be grateful for the time I was at St Louis U and you gave me balance and a place to come and visit and be at home away from home. You welcomed my best girl into your home and we all had many weekends of fun together. As we grew older the three of us traveled to the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and other places. Wonderful memories. I was always proud of you for the way you made it on your own.
Please keep looking after me Joanie, after all it’s still your job!
Till we meet again Your little brother John
Sweet Kory,
So sorry for your loss. I know your Mother was amazing
because she has a very amazing daughter and wonderful
Nurse.
Rest In Peace Aunt Joan. You were more than my aunt and Godmother you were my friend. I will miss you. Until we meet again. I love you.
Your Godson Scott Ruzas
My condolencthees to the family of Joan. I am so sorry for your loss.Billy and my Kelly family, I wish that I could have been able to have been there today and that Janice could have, too. Joan was such a blessing to all of us who knew and loved her. My prayers remain for all of you as you celebrate her. I love her and I love you, my adopted family.