Kelli Louise Collins

Kelli Louise Collins obituary, Salisbury, MO

Kelli Louise Collins

Kelli Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Kelli Louise Collins, 55, of Huntsville, MO, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10:58 a.m.
Kelli was born on June 19, 1970, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Paul Wilhite and Hazel Elizabeth Noel. She grew up in Huntsville and graduated from Westran High School with the Class of 1989.
Kelli worked as an EMT, dedicating her career to helping others through her service in the healthcare field. Known for her compassion and strong work ethic, she touched many lives during her years of service.
She had a deep love for animals, especially her dogs, who were her faithful companions and constant source of joy.
Kelli is survived by her two sons, Seth Lockhart of Indiana and Alec Lockhart of Indiana; four brothers, Jason Wilhite, Nathan Wilhite, Jerrod "JP" Wilhite, and Scott Kitchen, all of Huntsville, MO; and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Chris Kitchen.
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