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Kristina K. Kellams, 63, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away November 3, 2025, at IU Paoli Hospital. Kristina was born in Paoli, Indiana, to Orville Kelly and Maxine Baker Kellams on July 18, 1962, both of whom preceded her in death.
Kristina was also preceded in death by:
Brother: Kelly “KK” Kellams
Sister: Candy Kellams
Kristina formerly worked at the Paoli Shoe Factory and the Paoli Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Paoli High School Graduating Class of 1980.
Kristina enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving Kristina:
1 Daughter:
Carrie (Reggie) Johnson Mitchell, IN
2 Brothers:
Kevin Kellams French Lick, IN
Danny Kellams Paoli, IN
2 Nieces:
Casey (Glen) Norton Greenwood, IN
Dawn (Ricky) Holliday Paoli, IN
1 Nephew:
Corey (Cheryl) Kellams Paoli, IN
2 Grandchildren: Nolan Cox and Seth Johnson
3 Great-Grandchildren: Nora Cox, Emma Cox, and Lennon Johnson
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday, November 14, 2025, at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home. (226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454)
In Lieu of flowers, the family of Kristina request donations to be made to either the Paoli Community Food Pantry or Orange County Humaine Society.
(Food Pantry Donations: Monetary donations and shelf-stable food items can be brought to Dillman-Scott Funeral Home during the service for Kristina)
(Orange County Humane Society donations can also be made at the funeral home during the service)
Online condolences can be made at dillmanscottfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
226 W Campbell St, Paoli, IN 47454
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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