Nelda J. Spies - Obituary

Nelda Jean Keatley-Spies, 84, a long-time resident of Annapolis and Arnold, MD, passed away on April 16, 2025. Born on May 15, 1940 in Speedway, WV to the late Glen and Opal Keatley, Nelda spent most of her career at the Elks Lodge in Annapolis where she was fondly known as Jeanie. She was a devoted Baltimore Orioles fan who found joy in beautiful gardens and birdwatching. However, her greatest passion was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored. Nelda was preceded in death by her brother, Randall Keatley and sister, Laurel Zeiler. She is survived by two daughters, Ronda (Michael) Barnes of Annapolis and Shelley (John) Brady of Arnold and four sisters, Glenda Williams of Edgewater, MD, Andrea Clayton of Severna Park, MD, Daryl Keatley of Stuart VA, and Debra Boswell of Annapolis, MD. Nelda is also survived by one grandson, Brandon (Ravyn) Barnes; four granddaughters, Mackenzie (Travis) Shreve, Sarah (Drew) Lederer, Lauren (Jack) Barrett and Olivia Brady; and four great-grandsons, Brayden, Henry, Garrett and Thomas. The family will be planning a celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences may be offered using the Memories link on this page.