I first had her death in Richmond, TX, but I received a copy of her death certificate and it indicated she had died in Houston at West Houston Medical Center.

-1st marriage to Jack Roberts Nelson, deceased. Two daughters: Terry Lynn & Dian Denise "Doni" Nelson
-2nd marriage to Robert (Bob) Joseph Barrus, deceased. Twin sons: Robert Paul "Bob" & Joseph Del "Joe" Barrus
-3rd marriage to Robert "Bob" Edward Duncan, deceased.
-Last marriage to William Dennis Kelly, deceased.
-Buried next to daughter, Terry Lynn Nelson, and near her first husband.
-Excellent seamstress. Sewed many clothes for my sister and me. She had her own TV show for Pfaff about 1956.
-Suffered from paranoid schizophrenia with visions of grandeur -mostly after 1966. Several years prior to the end of life she was pretty much okay, although she still suffered at times.

TX Death Certificate
Roberta Violet Kelly
SSN: 511-24-3936
Age: 73
DoB: 18 Dec 1929 Newton, Harvey, KS
DoD: 10 Aug 2003 3:30p; Houston, Harris, TX
     West Houston Medical Center
Cause of Death:
     Immediate Cause: Respiratory failure (Days)
     Underlying Causes:
          COPD exacerbation (Years)
          Pulmonary embolism (Weeks)
          Acute cerebrovascular accident (Days)
Tobacco Use Contribute to Death: Probably
Autopsy: No
Residence: 5825 Gulfton #3209 -Houston, Harris, TX
Marital Status: Widow
Occupation: Disabled
Armed Forces: No
Education: Grade 12
Father: Robert Paul Girndt
Mother: Murrel L. Young [Murrel Leta]
Informant: Robert Paul Barrus, son
     Address: 2330 Wovenwood -Richmond, Ft Bend, TX 77469
Burial: 14 Aug 2003 Hope Cem. -Topeka, Shawnee, KS
Certificate: 100317288

The Topeka Capital Journal, Topeka KS --Sat., 13 Sep 2003
The Newton Kansan, Newton KS -Sat., 13 Sep 03
ROBERTA GIRNDT:
     Roberta V. Girndt -Kelly, 73, of Houston TX, died 10 Aug 2003 of emphysema. Born on 18 Dec 1929 in Newton KS she was the delight of her parents, Murrel Leta Young & Robert Paul Girndt, that Christmas season. While growing up, Roberta and her sister, Lu, were know as the "Girndt Girls". She doted on her baby sister, Gail. In 1947 she graduated from Newton HS, and was married to Jack R. Nelson (Dec 1988) on 31 Aug 1947. They lived first in KC, a job offer moved them to San Mateo CA, then later to Wichita KS. Divorced in 1959, Roberta and the girls moved to Houston TX, and married Robert Joseph Barrus on 18 Mar 1961.
     Always having a talent for fashion & flair, Roberta learned to sew the latest fashions to compliment her beautiful smile, and to dress her pretty little girls. For a short while she even had a TV sewing show for Pfaff in the 50's. She later sold homes for Robin Hood real estate in Houston. With the addition of twin sons Roberta became a stay-at-home Mom in Houston. Divorced in 1968 from Bob Barrus (dec. '98), Roberta ('Bobbi') stayed in Houston and married twice more, Bob Duncan & Bill Kelly, both deceased.
     Survivors include a daughter: Dian D. "Doni" Wright, Great Lakes IL; twin sons: Robert P. Barrus "Bob", Houston TX and Joseph D. "Joe" Barrus, San Diego CA; granddaughter: Danielle (Dandi) M. Wright, Austin TX; step-granddaughter Christina M. Vaughan, Pulaski TN; grandson: Paul J. Branco (Terry's son) Orcas WA, Wardell (Audie) C. Wright Jr., Dallas TX & N. Beau Wright, Providence RI; sisters: Mary Lu Mayer, Topeka KS & H. Gail Hale, Osceola MO; and step great-grandchildren: Sidney Bloom & Brittany Vaughan. Her first daughter, Terry Lynn Nelson, died in 1990.
     Capt W. C. ("O.W.") Wright Sr., USN [son-in-law], officiated at the services held on 10:30 am, 14 Aug, Thurs, at Davidson Funeral Home. Roberta was buried, next to her daughter, Terry, in Mt. Hope Cem., Topeka KS. Son-in-law married to daughter, Dian "Doni" Nelson.