A graveside will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri at 1:00 p.m.
Mae was born in Cedar County, Iowa on May 1, 1934, the daughter of Winfell F. Herring and Nellie P. Turner. Shortly after graduating, Mae met the love of her life, John A. Kelly and later they were married on October 7, 1950. Together they were blessed with two children, Wyatt and Deborah. Mae loved traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Mae was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Deborah Kelly; four sisters, Rachel, Dixie, Zella, and Kerry; one brother, Freemont; and daughter in-law, Stacy Kelly.
She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, John A. Kelly; son, Wyatt Kelly; two granddaughters, Kaylin Rainwater (Dustin) and Crystal Kelly (Sean); and three grandchildren, Wyatt, Brendon, and Emily.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
