Our dear mother, daughter, wife, and friend, Kelly Gallagher-Abbott, passed away on October 7, 2025, after a long battle with Ocular Melanoma. 

Throughout her life, she followed numerous creative pursuits and a passion for fiber arts, including quilting, embroidery, and knitting. Kelly co-founded and operated Jukebox Quilts for over three decades, providing quilting and creative resources to thousands of customers throughout the U.S. and all over the world.

The Kelly Memorial Committee, a group consisting of friends and family, agreed that the best way to celebrate her legacy is to hold an exhibition of her works. This will take place at a gallery space in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. All friends, family, business associates, students, and community members are welcome to gather and celebrate Kelly’s amazing life.

The event, called Jukebox Forever, will consist of multiple parts. A five-day gallery exhibition (Wednesday through Sunday) will be open to the public from noon to 6pm daily at the Center for Creativity.  An artist reception, hosted by Kelly’s family, will take place on Friday afternoon, June 26, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. On Saturday, June 27, there will be a lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, transitioning to a memorial celebration starting at 2pm, featuring speeches and socializing with Kelly’s friends and family. 

Friends of Kelly’s mother, Madeline Gallagher, (who also passed in October,) are welcome and encouraged to attend the Saturday memorial celebration. 

Please see the “Event Details” tab for more information.

All of these events are open to everyone, and feel free to mix and match (or attend everything)! Please RSVP here so we can keep you in the loop and order enough "Good Eats." 

We look forward to seeing you there!

-The Kelly Memorial Committee