With deep sadness the Kelly family announces that their cherished matriarch, Barbara Hill Kelly, 87, of Highlands, NC, formerly of Yardley, PA, loving wife to the late Richard J. Kelly, passed away October 15, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Anderson, SC, to Lois Pressly Hill and Rufus Sadler Hill. Barbara graduated from St. Mary's School in Raleigh, NC, and from Hollins College in Roanoke, VA. She taught English, French and Spanish at Saint Timothy's School in Stevenson, MD for three years, until her marriage to Mr. Kelly. Barbara was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Morrisville, PA for 49 years. She sang alto in the choir and served on the Altar Guild. Barbara was devoted to her family, and created a warm and loving lifestyle in their home. She and Rick enjoyed a long retirement together traveling extensively both domestically and abroad, enjoying the Philadelphia Orchestra as season ticket holders, and cheering for the Philadelphia Phillies. Spending time with their four grandchildren was a special delight.t Barbara is survived by her son, Richard J. Kelly, Jr., of Highlands, NC, and her daughter, Lois Babatz and son-in-law David Babatz, of Anderson, SC; granddaughter, Jessica M. Kelly of Kirkland, WA; three grandsons, Timothy D. Babatz of Boston, MA, Gary A. Babatz of Austin, TX, and Jonathan W. Babatz of Chicago, IL; nieces, Barbara Hill of Silver Spring, MD, and Carrill Kelly of Washington, DC ; nephew, Justin Hill of New York City, NY; sister-in-law, Carolyn Wood Hill of Washington, DC; and brother-in-law, William Davis Kelly of Anderson, SC. In addition to her parents, and devoted husband, Richard, she was predeceased by her brother, Rufus S. Hill, Jr., of Washington, DC; and brother-in-law, Dr. Sherrill B. Kelly of Naples, FL. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at New Silver Brook Cemetery in Anderson, SC with Rev. Susan Hardaway of St. George's Episcopal Church officiating. The family wishes to thank all of the skilled medical teams and caregivers at both AnMed Hospital and Rainey Hospice House for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided to Barbara in her final days. Events Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624