Beulah Mae Kelly

Beulah Mae Kelly, 95, ran into the arms of Jesus at her home on July 3, 2023. She was born on September 24, 1927, to George and Providence (Willis) Stark in Eunice, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Otto Haskel Kelly, and to this union, seven children were born. Preceding her in death are her husband, Otto Kelly; her sons, Shannon, (Jerry) Dee, (Rex) Junior Kelly; and great-grandson, Otto Kelly. She is survived by her children, Mary Jane Ledgerwood (Chet), Herman Kelly (Chris), Erma Kelly (Billy Wyatt), and Cody Kelly (Kim); grandchildren, DeDe Conner, Letha Kelly, Crystal Kelly, Paula Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Cheryl Williamson, Raymond Smotherman, Ricky Smotherman, Steven Smotherman, Mark Smotherman, Lora Adams, Rex Kelly, Anna Kelly, Casey Camden, Nicholas Bradford, Todd Kelly, Tara Reed, Roger Cody, Travis Rodriguez, Elizabeth Gongora, John Cody, and Ashley Kelly; many great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews; and her cat, Peaches and dog, Foxy. Beulah was called to preach the Gospel of Christ since her 20s. Otto, her husband, was also an evangelist and built the church, “Manger of Bethlehem” that she pastored for decades. She has brought so many people to the Lord through her faith. She loved having family around her and continuously prayed for them and others. The Lord worked through Beulah Mae even while in the nursing home or hospital and up until her death. She loved animals, especially her little dogs, cats, and goats. She was an avid coffee drinker and enjoyed having a cup with her graham crackers at midnight. She enjoyed being outside, gardening, working in the yard, building things, and cutting wood with Virginia. She will be greatly missed, but we know we will see her again one day. We love you Mom, Grandma, and friend so very much! Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Manger of Bethlehem Church, Birch Tree, Missouri, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree, with Erma Kelly and Samuel Murphy officiating. Visitation was held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, also at the church. Interment was in Montier Cemetery, Montier, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com