Kelley Jeanne Siler

Kelley Jeanne Siler of North Aurora, Illinois passed away on February 8, 2023 at the age of 51. Kelley was born on February 16, 1971 in North Aurora, Illinois where she grew up as the youngest of four siblings and was so dearly loved by her parents, Herman and Beverly.

Kelley graduated from West Aurora high school in 1989. Kelley was proud of being a blackhawk and was a phenomenal pitcher on their softball team. Kelley played softball from childhood until college and still holds a pitching record at West Aurora to this day.

Kelley worked in customer service and built many lasting connections during her time as a business owner and entrepreneur. Kelley was passionate about every role that she held throughout her career and loved getting to interact with others. Kelley was able to connect with everyone due to having a love for socializing and being the ultimate people person.

Kelley was actively involved in many things throughout her lifetime, but she was most involved in the lives of her three children. Kelley encouraged her children to be involved in every extracurricular activity that was presented to them, and she never missed a single event. Being the mother of twins, Kelley often found herself at two different events in one evening. Whether it was a sporting event, a choir concert, or an award ceremony, Kelley could always be found in the stands whistling and cheering as loudly as she could. Kelley loved being a mother and showing up for her children was her top priority.

Kelley was very passionate about helping others. Kelley often went out of her way to facilitate and host many fundraisers to help those in need. Kelley never thought twice about helping others in any way that she could, and her big heart was something that those around her admired most.

In her free time, Kelley loved spending time with her family, friends, and animals, and enjoyed birdwatching and sitting out in the sun. Kelley loved being a Nini to her granddaughter, Grey, and cherished all of the time the two were able to spend together. Kelley was known for making everyone laugh with her infectious personality, and she leaves behind many unforgettable memories that stemmed from her ability to make a joke in any situation.

Kelley is preceded in death by her parents, Herman W. Siler and Beverly J. Siler, and her beloved nephew, Kevin Shriber.

Kelley is survived by her loving partner, Tony Rayford; her children Forrest Geiren, Hunter (Erica) Siler, and Jade (Michael) Yumping; her beloved granddaughter, Grey Josephine; her siblings Candy (Jim) Shriber, Roxanne (the late Fred) Infelice, and Mike (Vivian) Gill; as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at Oak St. Restaurant & Bar at 945 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL. 60542 on February 25, 2023 from 11AM until 3PM. Everyone is invited to wear green as it was Kelley's favorite color.