Aimee Bliss Kelso

mother, lost her valiant 5 year battle with cancer and slipped into the arms of her

beloved Savior Jesus on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Citrus County, Aimee was born December 31, 1975 in St.

Petersburg, FL, attended Crystal River High School and graduated from Bolles

Preparatory School in 1993. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public

Relations from the University of Florida in 1998, where she was an active member

of Reformed University Fellowship.

As a gifted singer, Aimee sang for the local band Common Ground. She was also a

talented interior decorator, and owner of Blissful Kreations. She was a trusted

wedding planner and stellar event coordinator. She blessed her community with her

voice for many special events and holidays. She loved being on the water: boating,

kayaking, paddle boarding, and scalloping. She treasured vacationing in the Blue

Ridge Mountains and spending time with her family and friends. Aimee loved

people and serving them. She was a second mom to many, and served Seven Rivers

Presbyterian Church (SRPC) and Seven Rivers Christian School (SRCS) tirelessly.

She was devoted to her church family , where she was a member since the age of 13,

serving on the praise team, for many of those years, as well as working in Children

and Student Ministry, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) ministry and team Mom for

Katelyn’s volleyball and basketball teams. Aimee was employed by SRCS where she

worked in the library, coached golf, organized and planned major events, and was a

leader in the Parents Association. She also shared her gifts as a guest praise team

member at Nature Coast and Redeemer (SRPC sister churches). Some of her

colleagues’ accolades: “ A imee, you were the epitome of joy, love, generosity, and

compassion. You gave so much even when you had very little strength to give. Your

voice was a gift whether you were singing, speaking words of comfort, reading to

students, or simply laughing that infectious laugh. Your hands were hands of service

in too many ways to list across SRPC & SRCS and touched so many of our lives. You

were the Proverbs 31 woman Jesus spoke of.”

Aimee was preceded in death by her son Brody Lee; her Nana, Ruth Young; and her

nephew, Noah Crane. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Ricky Lee

Kelso (Rick), married on March 13, 1999; daughters Katelyn and Averie, all of

Homosassa; her mother Beverly Crane-Crist, and husband Donald (Don) of Crystal

River; her father Bruce Crane and his wife Lorraine of Hernando; younger brother

Travis Crane and his wife Amelia, and their sons Timothy, Peter, and Samuel, all of

Bryceville, FL; father-in- law Roger Kelso, of Fort Myers, FL; mother- in- law Carolyn

Kelso; brother- in- law Brian Kelso; niece Skylar; nephews Alex and Kayden, all of

Ohio.

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion

forever.” Psalm 73:26

A memorial service for Aimee will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church, Lecanto, FL. There will be a reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Seven Rivers Christian

School for the education of Aimee’s daughters, Katelyn and Averie Kelso. Donations

can be sent to: Seven Rivers Christian School 4221 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Lecanto, FL

34461. Please note “Kelso Education” with your donation