Kelly Susan Bayless

Kelly Susan Bayless, 45, of Milford, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. She was born on October 4, 1976 to Clarence W., Jr. and Debra (Butler) Bayless in Milford. Growing up, Kelly attended the John S. Charlton School in Camden Wyoming. Until their closing 2 years ago, she also was actively involved in the Woodside Center in Dover. Kelly is preceded in death by three infant siblings; her paternal grandparents, Clarence W. Sr. and Evelyn Bayless of Milford; and her maternal grandparents, John R. Sr. and June H. Butler of Felton. In addition to her parents, Kelly is survived by her brother, Clarence “Chad” W. Bayless III of Ellendale; five nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as her cousin, Michelle Melvin, who helped care for her. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 12 noon at Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St. Milford, DE 19963. A time of visitation will begin at 11. Interment will follow at Barratt’s Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to Kent Sussex Industries, 301 N. Rehoboth Blvd. Milford, DE 19963 ATTN: Alicia Hollis; or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803.