Kelli was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 10, 1986. She was graduate of Karns High School and attended Reuben Allen College of Cosmetology.
She was preceded in death by grandfathers Rev. Deforest A. Lee and Jack Kirby of Knoxville. She is survived by parents Randy and Jeanette Kirby, sister Randee Lynn Kirby, grandmothers Georgia Lee and Mary Ellen Pierce and numerous special aunts, uncles and cousins. She also leaves behind her fiancé Devin Abner.
She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and was involved in the Celebrate Recovery Program in the past. She loved to read spiritual and uplifting books. She also loved to write inspirational notes to people she loved. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cokesbury United Methodist Church Recovery Program.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 5-7pm with a Celebration of Kelli’s Life to follow at 7pm in the chapel at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at 10:45am at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery for an 11am interment service.