Claudia Marie Kelsey
Claudia Marie Kelsey
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Claudia was born on August 15, 1948, the daughter of Darl and June (Hasty) Sanders.
She was an avid gardener, specializing in water gardens and native plants and enjoyed historic quilting.
Claudia is survived by her two children, Emilie Branstetter and her husband Dan of Kirksville, MO, and Curtis Kelsey and his wife Nicole of Kirksville, MO; four grandchildren, Kal Branstetter, Camron Kelsey, Kaelyn Kelsey, and Kaeson Kelsey; one brother, Dawayne Sanders and his wife Sharen; one sister, Phyllis Gangloff; and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO.
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