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She was born January 11, 1964 in Clinton, Mo., the daughter of Clyde L. Briggs and Donna Faye (Mayer) Briggs. Kelly’s life was a testament to adventure, love, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Kelly graduated from Clinton High School in 1982. During her freshman year of college, she attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her passion for sports led her to transfer to William Jewell College during her sophomore year. While at Jewell, she was a member of the collegiate volleyball, basketball and softball teams. She graduated from Jewell in 1986 with a degree in Social Work.
After graduating college, Kelly returned to Clinton and was employed with the Missouri Department of Social Services in the Children’s Division, where she worked as an investigator and later transferred to become the adoption specialist for Henry County. After 21 years with the Children’s Division she was ready for a change and began employment at the Walmart Distribution Center in Harrisonville, Mo., where she worked until her disabling cancer diagnosis. Kelly needed to stay active, which led her to work a few hours a month at Jim Falk Motors, where she performed many different roles such as driving, greeting customers, watering flowers and watching the lot. She truly loved the Jim Falk Motors family.
Kelly enjoyed the world around her. Her passion for nature and travel was unmatched, particularly her fondness for visiting National Parks, where she reveled in the beauty of nature and the magnificence of wildlife. Whether she was hiking through towering forests, marveling at majestic waterfalls, or observing wildlife in its natural habitat, Kelly found peace and fulfillment in the embrace of the great outdoors. Her adventurous spirit extended to her love for hunting, whether it be for deer, mushrooms, or the treasures of nature such as turtle shells and deer sheds.
She is survived by her parents, Clyde and Donna Briggs; her sister, Stacy Pitts (Kevin); her nieces, Raegan Denae Cauthon (Nic), and Ryan Elizabeth Pitts (fiancé, Autin Gillund); as well as her great-niece, Ronni Jayne Cauthon; and great-nephew, Jase Isaiah Cauthon, all of Clinton, Mo; special friend, Sherri Albin; and dogs Roxy and Cici. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends whose lives she touched with her kindness.
Kelly was welcomed into Heaven by her sister, Amy Lea Briggs; her maternal grandparents, David Lawrence and Susie Lake Mayer; and paternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Briggs.
Memorial graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Englewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., prior to the graveside at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, to assist local families and cancer patients. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com. The family will honor Kelly by wearing clothing from her favorite National Parks.
Kelly graduated from Clinton High School in 1982. During her freshman year of college, she attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her passion for sports led her to transfer to William Jewell College during her sophomore year. While at Jewell, she was a member of the collegiate volleyball, basketball and softball teams. She graduated from Jewell in 1986 with a degree in Social Work.
After graduating college, Kelly returned to Clinton and was employed with the Missouri Department of Social Services in the Children’s Division, where she worked as an investigator and later transferred to become the adoption specialist for Henry County. After 21 years with the Children’s Division she was ready for a change and began employment at the Walmart Distribution Center in Harrisonville, Mo., where she worked until her disabling cancer diagnosis. Kelly needed to stay active, which led her to work a few hours a month at Jim Falk Motors, where she performed many different roles such as driving, greeting customers, watering flowers and watching the lot. She truly loved the Jim Falk Motors family.
Kelly enjoyed the world around her. Her passion for nature and travel was unmatched, particularly her fondness for visiting National Parks, where she reveled in the beauty of nature and the magnificence of wildlife. Whether she was hiking through towering forests, marveling at majestic waterfalls, or observing wildlife in its natural habitat, Kelly found peace and fulfillment in the embrace of the great outdoors. Her adventurous spirit extended to her love for hunting, whether it be for deer, mushrooms, or the treasures of nature such as turtle shells and deer sheds.
She is survived by her parents, Clyde and Donna Briggs; her sister, Stacy Pitts (Kevin); her nieces, Raegan Denae Cauthon (Nic), and Ryan Elizabeth Pitts (fiancé, Autin Gillund); as well as her great-niece, Ronni Jayne Cauthon; and great-nephew, Jase Isaiah Cauthon, all of Clinton, Mo; special friend, Sherri Albin; and dogs Roxy and Cici. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends whose lives she touched with her kindness.
Kelly was welcomed into Heaven by her sister, Amy Lea Briggs; her maternal grandparents, David Lawrence and Susie Lake Mayer; and paternal grandparents, Roy and Mary Briggs.
Memorial graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Englewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., prior to the graveside at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, to assist local families and cancer patients. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com. The family will honor Kelly by wearing clothing from her favorite National Parks.
