Nathalie Worrell Kelly

Nathalie Worrell Kelly, age 89, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, Nathalie was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Worrell and the late Esther (Lancaster) Worrell. She was a graduate of Bel Air High School, Class of 1955, and the devoted wife of the late Donald N. Kelly.

Nathalie was a talented and accomplished seamstress and quilter who spent much of her life sewing and creating beautiful quilts. An expert quilter, she generously shared her knowledge by teaching others the art of quilting and earned multiple blue ribbons for her work at the Maryland State Fair. Her creativity extended beyond quilting, as she also enjoyed antiquing, refinishing treasured items, and preserving pieces of the past. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time swinging on the porch of her beloved old farmhouse.

A woman of many talents and interests, Nathalie was known for her independent spirit and adventurous nature. She raced go-karts and proudly earned and maintained her motorcycle license, owning her own BMW motorcycle. She also assisted with the longtime family business, Kelly Brothers Mobil of Fallston, Maryland, by driving tow trucks when needed and handling bookkeeping responsibilities. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and was deeply devoted to her family. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always looked forward to their visits.

Nathalie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald N. Kelly; her daughter, Donna Edwards; her grandson, Dalton Edwards; her brother, Donald Worrell; her father, Walter Worrell; and her mother, Esther Worrell.

She is survived by her son, J. Patrick Kelly (Tracey); her daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Betzko (Jack); her grandchildren, Erin, Gavin, Amy, Darrin, Logan, Garrett, and Annabell; seven cherished great-grandchildren; and her brother, James Worrell (Phyllis), along with many other loving family members and friends.