Josephine Slingluff “Josie” Kelly
December 24, 1955 – June 9, 2023
Josephine Slingluff Kelly, a resident of Prince Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9th, 2023. Josephine was born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, on December 24th, 1955 to loving parents, Clyde Vernon Kelly Jr. and Josephine Hall Kelly. She attended Holton Arms School and went on to graduate from Roanoke College.
“Josie” is survived by her three children, Josephine Hall Koelzer (Joe) of Onaga, Kansas, Jesseca Slingluff Willis (Julian) of Prince Frederick, MD, and Richard Franklin Virgin Jr. of Denver, Colorado. Her children were the most important thing in her life and being their mother was her most important job.
In addition to her children, Josie is survived by her granddaughter, Adelina Lou Sampson-Virgin of Denver, Colorado. She also leaves behind her brother Clyde Vernon Kelly III (Kathy) of Grasonville, Maryland, sister Susanne Kelly Dibert (Sam) of Midlothian, VA, and numerous other relatives and friends who were blessed to have known her.
Josie was a partner at Kelly Distributors. She was an avid gardener and a supporter of animal rescue. She was a member of the Forest Garden Club of Prince George’s County and the Marlborough Hunt Club. She was a founding member of the Upper Marlboro Gourmet Club and a member of the Society of the Ark & Dove.
Josie loved Maryland and cherished her time in southern Maryland with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed and remembered as a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 13th, 2023, 1pm at the Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or charity of your choice.
Visitation
Services
- Memorial Service
Sunday, August 13, 2023
1:00 PM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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14 Jun 2023
3:12pm
To all of Jose’s family and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace,
Mary and Dan O’Connell
City
Chester
State
Maryland
14 Jun 2023
4:09pm
With special thanks to Clyde and Kathy for welcoming us into their families, we are especially thankful for our memories of Josie! No matter the venue, Josie was a delight to be with. Her children defined her reason for being. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We look forward to celebrating with everyone in August.
City
Centreville
State
MD
14 Jun 2023
4:16pm
My most sincere condolences at Josie’s passing. A truly beautiful person by every measure. I will miss her dearly.
City
Washington
State
DC
14 Jun 2023
4:31pm
My deepest condolences to all of Josie’s family. May she rest in the peace of God. I will keep her in my thoughts and daily prayers. With much love. -Sara Dorsey Reilly
City
Silver Spring
State
Maryland
14 Jun 2023
5:51pm
RIP . JOSIE
City
denton
State
MD
14 Jun 2023
6:25pm
My condolences to Josie’s immediate and extended family. We grew up together and learned from each other. Rest in the peace you’ve earned. Know that the love of your family and friends is secure.
City
Front Royal
State
VA
14 Jun 2023
7:18pm
To Josie’s family, Rob and I send our most sincere condolences to all of you. May you be blessed with wonderful memories as you gather and share stories of Josie. May God Bless you! Love, Patti and Rob Miller
City
Stuart
State
FL
15 Jun 2023
12:27pm
Dennis and Evelyn Montfort
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Time heals some of the pain but we never stop loving or missing them. Best wishes.
City
Inverness
State
Florida
14 Jun 2023
10:52pm
I am shocked and horrified at the passing of Josie. She was indeed a delight. Gone too soon.
City
Midlothian
State
VA
15 Jun 2023
7:41am
To all of Josie’s family,
My deepest, deepest condolences. May our many fond memories sustain us. 💕💕💕. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ryan
City
Ocean View
State
DE
15 Jun 2023
4:00pm
Rod and I wish we could be there for you and your family, you have our thoughts and prays.
City
Onaga
State
Kansas
15 Jun 2023
4:58pm
Dear Susanne,
Thanks so must for this post. Josie will be dearly missed by all. Love to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Ann Bowie
City
Brandywine
State
Maryland
15 Jun 2023
9:26pm
So sorry to hear about Josie…love and peace to the family
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
21 Jun 2023
1:14pm
I grew up with the Kelly’s. Neighborhood hide-and-go-seek games, big sleep overs with pan cake and scrambled egg breakfasts while the parents slept. And those wonderful times at Chickahominy. Josie’s smile and laugh integral to all the fun we had. Such a wonderful person. She will be sorely missed. R.I.P. to a loving friend.
City
FREDERICK
State
MD
21 Jun 2023
3:58pm
We are so very saddened by Josie’s passing. She was such a loving, elegant and generous person. We are sending love, prayers and our deepest condolences to her family and friends. We feel very fortunate to have known her.
City
Dunkirk
State
Maryland
22 Jun 2023
1:37pm
I don’t even know where to begin. Josie was in my life from the day of my birth. We celebrated holidays & family events together. She was so sweet & kind. My sympathies to her brother, sister, & children. May she live forever in our hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏✨
City
Potomac Falls
State
VA
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To all of Jose’s family and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace,
Mary and Dan O’Connell
With special thanks to Clyde and Kathy for welcoming us into their families, we are especially thankful for our memories of Josie! No matter the venue, Josie was a delight to be with. Her children defined her reason for being. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We look forward to celebrating with everyone in August.
My most sincere condolences at Josie’s passing. A truly beautiful person by every measure. I will miss her dearly.
My deepest condolences to all of Josie’s family. May she rest in the peace of God. I will keep her in my thoughts and daily prayers. With much love. -Sara Dorsey Reilly
RIP . JOSIE
My condolences to Josie’s immediate and extended family. We grew up together and learned from each other. Rest in the peace you’ve earned. Know that the love of your family and friends is secure.
To Josie’s family, Rob and I send our most sincere condolences to all of you. May you be blessed with wonderful memories as you gather and share stories of Josie. May God Bless you! Love, Patti and Rob Miller
Dennis and Evelyn Montfort
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Time heals some of the pain but we never stop loving or missing them. Best wishes.
I am shocked and horrified at the passing of Josie. She was indeed a delight. Gone too soon.
To all of Josie’s family,
My deepest, deepest condolences. May our many fond memories sustain us. 💕💕💕. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ryan
Rod and I wish we could be there for you and your family, you have our thoughts and prays.
Dear Susanne,
Thanks so must for this post. Josie will be dearly missed by all. Love to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Ann Bowie
So sorry to hear about Josie…love and peace to the family
I grew up with the Kelly’s. Neighborhood hide-and-go-seek games, big sleep overs with pan cake and scrambled egg breakfasts while the parents slept. And those wonderful times at Chickahominy. Josie’s smile and laugh integral to all the fun we had. Such a wonderful person. She will be sorely missed. R.I.P. to a loving friend.
We are so very saddened by Josie’s passing. She was such a loving, elegant and generous person. We are sending love, prayers and our deepest condolences to her family and friends. We feel very fortunate to have known her.
I don’t even know where to begin. Josie was in my life from the day of my birth. We celebrated holidays & family events together. She was so sweet & kind. My sympathies to her brother, sister, & children. May she live forever in our hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏✨