Clara Esther Kelly

In loving memory

September 3, 1943 - April 20, 2024


Clara Kelly of Fort Collins, CO passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on April 20, 2024. She was 80 years young.


Born in Chicago, Illinois on Sept 3, 1943 Clara has called Colorado her loving home for 40 years where she had become a fixture of the community. Clara worked as an Executive Assistant for many years before retiring in 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved dogs, weekly lunches with her girlfriends, Sundays spent watching football and an In & Out cheeseburger.


Clara was simply one of a kind. Feisty and with a laugh to match, Clara loved fiercely, led with kindness and was devoted in her faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and a cherished friend. Clara joins her parents Esther and Earl Browning and brother Paul Browning in heaven. She will be greatly missed by all who had the incredible fortune of knowing and loving her.


Join us for a celebration of life on June 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Timberline Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to U Count or Timberline Church, two wonderful organizations near and dear to Clara's heart.