Kelli Nichole Smith

Kelli Nichole Smith obituary, Velma, OK

Kelli Nichole Smith

Kelli Smith Obituary

Visit the Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Velma website to view the full obituary.

Services for Kelli Nichole (Wright) Smith are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday January 22, 2026, at Velma Baptist Church in Velma Oklahoma, with Rev Kerry Glasgow officiating. Interment will follow at the Alma cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home.

Kelli Nichole Smith age 42, passed from this life on January 19,2026 at Mercy Hospital, Ada, Ok. She was born on August 25, 1983, in Duncan Ok, to Kevin Dean Wright and Robbie Gayle Wright.

Kelli Smith, a cherished member of her community, was born and raised in Velma, where she graduated with the class of 2002. She continued her education at East Central University and further honed her skills at Oklahoma City Community College, ultimately training to become a licensed phlebotomist.

Kelli married the love of her life, Jeremy Smith, on November 12, 2005, in a heartfelt ceremony at the Velma Assembly of God. Together, they built a beautiful life in Velma, welcoming two wonderful sons, Colt and Gunnar.

Kelli dedicated several years of her career to Duncan Regional Hospital, where she served as a phlebotomist, before transitioning to her beloved role as a devoted homemaker. She found joy in her family and created lasting memories during their time spent enjoying the lake life with friends.

Kelli’s warmth and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Pat Kelley, Herman and Mary Wright.

Kelli is survived by her parents, husband Jeremy Smith of the home, sons Colt Braiden Smith, Gunnar McCray Smith of the home, sister, Jessica Riley (Jason), Velma, grandfather, Bob Kelley, Velma, nephew Jace Riley and niece Jaxyn Riley, Velma, and sister-in-law Sammie Smith Velma, best friend Rachael Womack and numerous other family and friends. 

Pallbearers are Glenn Ray Hurst, Jimmy "Dos" Sullivan, Michael Bruce, Ronnie Rhone, Josh McLain, and Jason Riley.

Honorary Bearers are Jace Riley, Colt Smith, Gunnar Smith, and Jaxyn Riley.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday January 21, 2026, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Chapel in Velma.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com. To order Memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kelli Nichole Smith, please visit our flower store.


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Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Velma

308 Main Street, Velma, OK 73491

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