She was born in Albany, Oregon to Jerry and Donetta Horn on June 11, 1960. She attended school at Faith Lutheran Community Bible School for Kindergarten, Oak Creek Elementary, Memorial JHS, and graduated in 1978 from West Albany High School. She attended college at Oregon State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She worked as a Bank Manager at US Bank for 7 years in the Portland area before marrying the love of her life, Robert Thompson, in 1990.
After marrying Rob, she moved to Las Vegas. Together, they owned a 7-Eleven store for over 30 years. In 1991, Kellie gave birth to twin daughters, Erica Ann and Carlie Jane. Kellie loved being a mom and stayed home with the girls until they were 17. She then began guest teaching for Clark County School District for 6 years. She eventually earned her teaching license at Nevada State College and taught Kindergarten and First grade at Givens Elementary. She recently worked at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School before her diagnosis, and had been on leave for her cancer treatment.
Kellie loved her family and the Lord very much. She enjoyed traveling and taking vacations with her family. Her favorite destination was Maui, where they took several family vacations, and made great memories together. She also enjoyed walking her dog, Luke, attending a couple's small group Bible study with her husband and celebrating the holidays. Kellie wanted her family and friends to know that she loved them very much.
We want to thank you for all of your prayers and support during her illness. She is now home in Heaven with her Lord and Savior and reunited with family members who went before her.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Thompson, her daughter, Erica McLaughlin and her husband Brandon, her daughter, Carlie Lim and her husband Chee, all of Las Vegas. Her parents, Jerry and Donetta Horn, her brother Ken Horn and wife Samantha, of Albany, Oregon; Her sister Donna Campfield and husband Barry, of Richland, Washington; 1 nephew, 4 nieces, and their children.
A Celebration of Life service will be held for immediate family due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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