Memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel.
Kelli was born November 25, 1983 to Dave Cross and Darcia Blankenfeld Nahra in Davenport, IA. She was with Taurean Sheppard for 13 years. She worked in the food industry for many years, most recently at Adams Elementary.
Kelli loved her family and her children more than anything. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and being with family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Cadalyna Cross; sons, Malachi and Devin Sheppard; life partner, Taurean Sheppard; brothers, Rodney Banks, Jamie Wardlow, Jim Weisrock and Casey Cross; sisters, Tammy Weisrock, Jodi Wardlow and Sheila Wardlow.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Banks, Mike Caudill and Danny Nahra.
