Kelsey Noelle Kershner

Kelsey Noelle Kershner, 22, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday January 12, 2025. Born healthy and full term on December 23, 2002, everything perfect soon began to quickly change. Following her two month well baby visit, which included all the Dr. promoted vaccinations, she immediately and unfairly, suffered from unstoppable seizures. This set a course of numerous medical interventions, that unfortunately came with further health consequences and started a catalyst of more injuries and a devastating prognosis. She was left severely mentally and physically disabled. After many attempts at seeking help and travels to find answers, it was finally recommended to keep her home and to let her live in peace.

Kelsey epitomized this peace that surpassed understanding, as shared in Philippians 4:7. Through it all, her indomitable spirit became bigger than her prognosis, and she brought that spirit out in others through her smiles in the face of adversity, and her unspeakable joy and laughter. This unbreakable spirit will continue to remind us how to live out our own challenges – THANK YOU KELSEY for sharing your heavenly gifts and talents!

Without ever speaking a word, she managed to speak volumes about resilience, strength, peace and God’s great mercy! She completed all years of the public school system and made an impact to those who worked with her and peers that observed and helped her. I’m sure many feel she changed them, for the better! God often uses people who are considered weak or insignificant in the world to accomplish great things! Kelsey’s life will continue to have a profound impact, not only in us, but on the world. We give all glory to God for her life! She valiantly served a mighty purpose! Her work here may be finished, but as she is reunited with her earthly father, who passed before her in 2015, we are reminded of his favorite quote, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” Her mission field just moved higher and her life, as well as that of her fathers, will forever be honored in our hearts and through our actions. Romans 8:18, “The pain you are feeling now cannot compare to the joy that is coming.” We are honored to have had Kelsey as a part of our family, our school, our community and our lives. Most importantly she is a part of our hearts, and our hearts have grown a lot by loving and being loved by her. Rest in peace sweet girl! We love you!

We will be honoring Kelsey’s life privately through the coming weeks and lifetime ahead. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Make A Wish Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House or the Children’s Health Defense.