Jency Ellen (Kern) Kelly Jency Ellen (Kern) Kelly, 83, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1942, in Coeburn, Virginia, Jency was the daughter of the late Lonnie Kern and Oma (Adkins) Kern. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Fifer.
Jency graduated from Coeburn High School with the Class of 1961. On June 9, 1960, she married the love of her life, Tommy Pose Kelly, in Wise, Virginia, beginning a marriage and family that would be the center of her life.
Jency dedicated 25 years of service to the Fairfax County Water Authority, where she worked as a manager. Earlier in her career, she worked in the catalog department at Montgomery Ward in Falls Church, Virginia. She took pride in her work and enjoyed a well-deserved retirement.
A woman of Baptist faith, Jency cherished her family above all else. Her greatest joy was spending time with those she loved, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The memories made during family gatherings and the special moments shared across generations were among her most treasured blessings. She will be remembered for the lo...