Ellen Taylor Kerley, age 80, of Salisbury, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born March 10, 1927 in Delmar, a daughter of the late B. Clyde Cooper and Julie E. Owens Cooper. Growing up, Mrs. Kerley was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in Columbia, Delaware. She moved to Salisbury after her marriage to her late husband, Russell Kerley, Jr., and worked as a hostess at the old English Grill, and also as a clerk at a convenience store. An avid bowler, she cherished the friendships made bowling in the duckpin leagues in Salisbury. Her family was her greatest love, and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful Baltimore Orioles fan for many years. She is survived by 2 sons, Phillip Kerley and his wife, Patty of Mardela Springs and Keith Kerley and his wife, Patti, of Salisbury; 5 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She is also survived by a brother, James Cooper and his wife, Judy; 3 sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Covington, Mary Louise Kerley and Grace Hurley; a brother-in-law, Layne Kerley; and 2 very special friends, James "Bunky" Townsend and Jim Finlay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Kerley, Jr. and a son, Michael Kerley. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. The Reverend Howard Travers will officiate. Interment will follow the services in Melson's Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.