Montpelier, VT Wilma E. Kelley, 86, of Westview Meadows, died on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Central Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Syracuse, NY on July 23, 1930, the daughter of LeRoy and Gertrude (Calhoun) Stegeman. After graduating from Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York, Wilma attended Syracuse University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. While at Syracuse University she met David B. Kelley. They were married on October 4, 1952. She moved with David and their family to eight different states before ending up in Vermont in 1971. She cherished raising her family and caring for her home and gardens, as her family life was most important to her. She was very active doing volunteer work in the Montpelier community with many organizations, from Meals on Wheels to Hospice. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Also, as a member of the United Methodist Women, she served as the Dean of the Summer Learning Fellowship School and as President of United Methodist Women of the New York Conference. She enjoyed being active with many years of square dancing and outdoor activities. She traveled the world with David, including doing volunteer work in Brazil and taking their grandchildren on Elderhostels in the western states. She had a lifelong love of art. She was a member of the Paletteers, and the Vermont Water Color Society. She had solo shows of her watercolor paintings at the Kellogg Hubbard Library and Westview Meadows. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, David B. Kelley of Montpelier; sons, Ronald G. Kelley of Jamaica, VT and Richard W. Kelley of Hinesburg, VT; daughter, Susan EK Scotti of North Kingstown, RI; grandchildren, Jonathan Kelley, Bonnie Kelley, Lauren Kelley, Bethany Scotti, and Eric Scotti; and a brother, Richard E. Stegeman. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 10th, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier, with reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.