Kelley Salyards Gordon

Kelley Salyards Gordon
Lansing, MI

Passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 77. Born August 6, 1946 to John and Gloria (Ferguson) Salyards in San Bernardino, California. Kelley was happily married to Mitchell Gordon for 57 years and together they raised their five children. She worked as a bank teller for Chase Bank where she retired. Kelley enjoyed collecting dolls, watching old movies and playing Mahjong. She also liked traveling to the casino and playing Keno. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved her Atlanta Braves and Washington Redskins. Kelley was very thoughtful and always sent birthday and holiday cards to everyone she knew. Most of all she loved her family and especially the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren. Kelley was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all who remember her.

Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, John Salyards.

Surviving are her husband, Mitchell Gordon Sr.; children, Mitchell (Jimmie) Gordon Jr., Dayna (George) Fritzler, Sean Gordon, Brett Crockett, Erin (Shawn) Hamner; grandchildren, Kanae (Jonathan) Bailey, Victoria (Caleb) Carson, Joshua (Lisa) Janke, Kaelyn (Gage) Stewart, John Gordon, Alyssa Gordon, Jazzy Crockett, Austin (Alexa) Becker, Dillan Becker; great grandchildren, Adeline Bailey, Colton Bailey, Kohen Carson, Matthew Carson, River Janke, Renly Janke, Evy Stewart, Elle Stewart, Joseph Stewart, Aurora Crockett as well as two great grandchildren on the way; sisters, Tracy Santee, Scott (Kirk) Miller and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, a charity that Kelley was devoted to supporting. To share memories, condolences and view a live-stream of the service please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com