Because of her father's military service, Kelly had the opportunity to live in many different places growing up including Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas, and the Philippines.
Ultimately, the family ended up in Wichita Falls where Kelly graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1978. Kelly started working at Magic Aire when she was just 18 years old and worked there for 43 years until her retirement in 2022. She became a grandmother first in 2017 and again in 2020.
Her grandsons meant the absolute world to her and anyone who knew her knew how much she cherished them. She was always part of the cheering squad at one of their soccer or basketball games.
Kelly is preceded in death by her mother, Corine Meek; father, Paul Pape; and brother, Donald Pape.
Kelly is survived by her husband Larry; children - daughter Jennifer (Matt) McFarland and son Walker; grandchildren - Jaxon and Luca; siblings - Russell Pape, Terry Pape, Diane Wells and Ilene Pape; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11 AM at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, 1917 Archer City Hwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.
In lieu of flowers or for those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310.
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