Jacquelyn Kelley

Jacquelyn Kelley, 61, of Springfield, formally of Walnut Grove, passed away on Friday, Feb 6, 2026. She was born May 27, 1964, in Springfield, to James H. and Jeanette “Tootie” (Dotson) Kelley. 

She was valedictorian of the Walnut Grove class of 1982. She later worked in X-Ray at the hospital. She had an entrepreneurial spirit, sharing her enthusiasm through ventures like Mary Kay and Kangen water machines. 

She is survived by children, Angela Stevens, Alexandria Wilkerson, Victoria Schuster and Andrew Schuster; three grandchildren; brothers, James Kelley and wife Cathy, Jerry Kelley and wife Lisa;

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Tootie Kelley.

Celebration of life services were at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to Women’s Medical Respite, PO Box 385, Springfield, MO 65801.