Christine "Christy" Kelly, 69, of Scaly Mountain, NC passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Born in Miami, FL she was the daughter of the late Frank Kelly and Bebe Ann Randall Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Molly Meiring. Christy was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Highlands, NC. She loved to volunteer, serving as a past President of Rotary Club, lobbying for American Cancer Society, and helping with Highlands Public Schools and the Literacy Council.

She is survived by her companion, Jim Meiring of Scaly Mountain, NC; five children, Kelly Barbato of Highlands, NC, Erin Sullivan (Kevin) of Durham, NC, Kate Riechmann (Tim) of Jacksonville, FL, Casey Case (Brandon) of Atlanta, GA, and Joseph Daniel Meiring (Kim) of Austin, TX; four sisters, Pamela Ruth "PR" Kelly of San Rafael, CA, Randi Kelly of Boulder, CO, Terry Stottlemyer (Steve) of Sarasota, FL, and Linda Parrish of Highlands, NC; four grandchildren, Nora Ashby, Addis Mae, Rosalee Joan, Wren, Jayden, and Jonah; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, August 3 at Highlands First Presbyterian Church. Kevin M. Sullivan, Minister Emily Wilmarth, Minister Curtis Fussel, and Deacon Scott McNabb will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com