M. Frances Kellis, 81, of Troy, died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar T. and Mabel F. Ryman Brown; her husband, Robert O. Kellis.

She is survived by five children and their spouses, Dan A. and Vicky Welsh of Florida, Michael D. and Karen Welsh of Covington, Mrs. Charlotte Ronald Wise of Tuscon, Arizona, Robert and James Kellis of Kettering and Dale R. Kellis of Florida; numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Kellis was born September 1, 1918, in Greenville, Ohio, and attended the First Church of Christ Scientist, Troy.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with the Dr. Robert Wettstone officiation.

Burial will be in National Cemetary, Dayton.

There will be no visitation.

Contributions may be made to the Miami County Association for the Blind or the Miami County Cancer Society.