Kelli R. Bender Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kelli R. Bender of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away on January 27, 2025 at the age of 54. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Kelli departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Kelli may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Kelli leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her father Carl Nelson Bender. She is survived by: her mother Georgie Bender of New Point; her sisters, Ann Radley (Ryan) of Oregon and Carla Bender of Kansas City, Missouri; and her nephews, Owen Bender (Amy), Cameron Radley (McKinsie), Carson Bender and Hallie.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 3rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chamberlain Funeral Home (100 W George St, Oregon, MO 64473). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the New Point Christian Church (24135 Stonehill Rd, Oregon, MO 64473).
In honor of Kelli's memory, contributions may be made to the New Point Christian Church or Cowan Cemetery.
