Linda Lee Kelley, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem.

Linda was born on February 12, 1940, in Redondo Beach, CA, the daughter of William and Jean (Owens) Monia.  She married James William Kelley on December 6, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2015.

Survivors include her children, Susan Morris and husband Roger of Salem, James William Kelley and wife Anelene of Gardena, California; Kimberly Morris and husband Ty of Salem, and John Kelley and wife Tiffany of Salem; grandchildren, Michelle Garrison and husband Dave, Anthony Upegui and wife Mallory, Kimberly Cluck and husband Curtis, Lorrie Morris, Chad Morris and wife Jessica, Ashley Morris, Lauren Morris, and Jimmy Kelley; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and her sister, Sandra Hancock.

Linda was a member of the Evergreen Christian Church in Salem.  She enjoyed knitting blankets, which she would donate to the Pregnancy Care Clinic, playing Pinochle, and bowling.

There will be no public services at this time.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem who is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.