In a devastating Sunday morning in Galveston, tragedy struck an elderly couple and their 47-year-old disabled son when a fire engulfed their home on Sealy Avenue, leading to their untimely deaths. According to Fox 26 Houston, the blaze broke out around 7:30 a.m. and by the time firefighters arrived the fire had already fully consumed the residence.
Jason Sullivan the surviving son, grieving the loss of his mother Frances Kelly, 77, stepfather Martin Kelly, 83, and brother David Kelly, relayed the heartrending coincidence that his parents were close to owning their house outright with the final mortgage payment slated for the following week, in a statement given to ABC 13.
Firefighters faced an immense challenge as the fire's intensity led to a defensive approach to protect the neighboring houses, ultimately leading to the collapse of the second floor of the property, Galveston Fire Chief Charles Olsen explained to Fox 26 Houston.
ABC 13 received a touching tribute from the EEHDA expressing deep sorrow over the death of Fran Kelly, her husband Marty, and their son David, highlighting Fran's remarkable contributions and humble spirit.
Jason Sullivan, shared with ABC 13 , "The only glimmer out of this at all is that my little brother won't have to witness his parents pass away without him," The EEHDA announced a potluck dinner in memory of the profound Kelly family to take place on February 2 at the Cottage.
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