She was born in Independence, Missouri on January 13, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents and 4 siblings, her son James and husband Harold.
She retired from Sears after 35 years, volunteered at MCI Hospital and Centerpoint Hospital, and was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi.
She leaves a daughter Denise Kellis (Steve), 2 Grandchildren Michael Kellis (Kathy), Michele Shultz (Phil), along with Great and Great Great Grandchildren, a niece Jackie Brentano (Dave) and Nephew Douglas Kennedy (Kathy), their children and many wonderful friends.
Services will be held at Grace Church, 911 Noland Road, Independence, Missouri, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m, visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.