It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evelyn Sue Kelsey of West Plains, Missouri, who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Avril "Bart" Hill and Mary Humphrey Hill; her former spouse Highway Patrol of Missouri; her husband Captain Ed Kelsey; her son Dr. Brent Easley; and her siblings, Barbara Weaver and Richard Hill.

She is survived by: her children, Carolan Hand (Terry), Brian Easley and Brenda Burden; her grandsons, Russell Hand, Kipp Easley (Dawn), Bart Hand (Lindsey), Sergeant Grant Easley and Cole Easley; and her great grandchildren, Brynlee, Adam Easley, Harrison and Sophia Hand.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home (211 W Main St, West Plains, MO 65775). A graveside service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Oak Lawn Cemetery (1101 Amyx St, West Plains, MO 65775).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

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Jan 02

Funeral service

Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
211 W Main St, West Plains, MO 65775

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Jan 03

Graveside service

Oak Lawn Cemetery
1101 Amyx St, West Plains, MO 65775

December 31, 2024

Shirley and Gerald. lit a candle

Shirley and Gerald. sent flowers

“In loving memory of Evelyn Sue Kelsey, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. Will miss our chats. See you on the other side.”

December 29, 2024

Gerald Pyle/Shirley Py wrote a sympathy message

“My lifelong friend.. I will miss our phone chats. She lived her life to the fullest. I thank her daughters for their loving care in her last months. Shirley See you on the other side Evelyn.”