Kellie Brister, age 58, of Barlow, Kentucky, passed away on May 4th, 2025, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bardwell, Kentucky.
Born on August 6, 1966, in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Kenneth Clickner and Ruby Smith, Kellie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. A free spirit at heart, she adored Stevie Nicks' music and spent many joyous miles riding Harley-Davidsons. Kellie will always be remembered for her big heart and her immeasurable love for all children, especially her cherished grandchildren, who were the light of her life.
Kellie is survived by her three daughters, Cassie (Brandon) Bellamy, of Paducah, Kentucky, Ashley (Jordan) Todd, of Fancy Farm, Kentucky, and Kendra (Joshua) Basham, of Kevil, Kentucky; a sister, Robin Clickner, of Sebring, Florida; one brother, Chris (Monica) Collier, of Sebring, Florida; and seven grandchildren, Madyson, Juliana, Jayden, Oliver, Brantley, Aria, and Logan.
She is preceded in death by one sister, Rhonda Bartlett, and her parents.
Milner and Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Wickliffe are in charge of the arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Kellie’s memory at www.stjude.org/donate or at 1-800-805-5856.
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