Tracy Ann Kelly, 42, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on July, 7, 2019, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Swede. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Sharon Kelly (nee Miller); sister, Colleen Anderson and her husband Arthur; brother, Michael P. Kelly and his wife Courtney; mother-in-law, Lorraine Swede; brother-in-law, David Swede (Andrea); sister-in-law, Dorothy Holz; many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; her fur babies Dyson, Daisy, and Deklan.
Tracy will be remembered for living life to the fullest, and for her contagious smile. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Tracy loved beach vacations, weekend getaways, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tracy was a graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls (Class #238), and earned her Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University (2000), where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. She went on to earn her Masters in Business Administration from Strayer University.
Tracy was a Manager for TD Bank, and was previously employed by Citizens Bank. She was a member of Grace Church & the Incarnation, where she served on the vestry as treasurer. She was active in The Girls Friendly Society, representing GFSUSA as the Junior Delegate at the World Council in South Africa in 1998. Tracy remained active as a sponsor of the GFS and Holiday House.
Please join the family after 6:00 pm Friday, July 19th at Delaware Valley Cremation Center, 7350 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 for a gathering of remembrance in honoring and celebrating Tracy’s life. The memorial tribute service will begin promptly at 7:00 with time for refreshments and fellowship immediately afterwards, from around 7:30 until 9:30 pm, where Tracy’s husband and family will be accessible to receive the loving comfort of your condolences, remembrances and support.
Relatives and friends will also have the opportunity to greet Tracy’s family on Saturday, July 20, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at Grace Church & the Incarnation, 2645 E. Venango St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134. A memorial service will follow at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to “Holiday House” and mailed to Holiday House, 644 Hughes St, Cape May, NJ 08204, or to the ASPCA.
