Jack Henry board member dies

Courtesy LinkedIn

Laura Kelly

A board member of Monett-based financial software company Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY) has died.

The company announced the passing of Laura Kelly in a news release late last week. Kelly served on the Jack Henry board since 2013.

Kelly, 68, of Austin, Texas, died March 15, according to an obituary posted to DignityMemorial.com. A cause of death was not disclosed, but family members issued a thank you to staff members at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Jack Henry, Kelly chaired the board's governance committee and served on its risk and compliance committee, according to the release.

"Laura was not only a dedicated member of our board but also a cherished colleague and friend," said David Foss, Jack Henry board chair and CEO, in the release. "The board has greatly benefited from Laura's extensive leadership experience in innovation, payments, risk and compliance. Her insight, wisdom and financial expertise leave a lasting legacy on our company and for all of us who had the privilege of working with her."

Kelly was a retired managing director of CoreLogic, according to Jack Henry's investor relations website.