Kelly Ann Nicole Utley was born July 28, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the third and youngest child born to James B. and Priscilla A. Utley. Kelly graduated from Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Missouri in 2001. She received four scholarships to further her education at St. Louis Community College. Kelly accepted the Lord at a young age and was a member of New Cote Brilliante Church of God in St. Louis, Missouri. Kelly’s favorite activities included watching political talk shows, wrestling, working jigsaw puzzles and working as a File Clerk at Preferred Family Healthcare. Kelly also loved animals, especially her pets, Dillon and Mimi. Kelly was know for her giving and her fun loving nature. Throughout her medical challenges she exemplified a warrior’s spirit. She was predeceased by her father, James B Utley. She leaves to cherish her memory: her mother ~ Priscilla A. Utley; her brothers ~ James A. (Shannon) Utley and Steven A.(Carolina) Utley; her Aunt ~ Linda (Roger) CayCe; her Uncle ~ Allen Jay Ward, Jr.; and other aunts, uncles, cousins, loving friends and church family.

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