Quick Contact: Excelsior Springs 816-630-3388 Lawson 816-580-7704 Richmond 816-776-2255 Email Us! Sign Guest Book Kelli M. Mellon Kelli Marie Mellon, 21, of Lawson, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 near Ponca City, Okla. Kelli was born on March 24, 1987 in North Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Richard and Cindy Mellon. She was a 2005 graduate of Lawson High School. She was currently a Senior at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. She was a member of the Life Church in Stillwater, Okla. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority where she held numerous offices. She was a member of the History Department and Phi Etta Sigma Honor Fraternity. She received the President's Distinguished Scholarship from Oklahoma State University. Survivors include her parents, Richard and Cindy Mellon, of the home in Lawson, Mo.; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Shultz and Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Schmidt, all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schmidt, Gurnee, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bitsche, Oklahoma City, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schmidt, Bedford, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hessebeck, Polo, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mellon and Mr. Louie Mellon, all of Lawson, Mo.; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bitsche, Brooke and Blakeleigh, Friscal, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lord and Thomas, Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Matthew Schmidt, Gurnee, Ill., Ms. Dani Little and J.D. Spencer, Bedford, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Shane Rardon, Dalton and Tristan, Polo, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Danny Mellon and Devin, Lawson, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Mellon, Adam, Alex, Maddie and Braxton, Lawson, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Mellon, Ashlyn, Riley and Grant, Lawson, Mo., Ms. Sheila Rardon, Polo, Mo., Ms. Shannon Rardon, Polo, Mo., Ricky and Shenna (Sullard) Hicks, Dustin and Ashley Sullard and Brady, Mike and Robin Henderson and Carrie, Randy Cline and Morgan Yoakum. Kelli was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Louise Mellon and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Saggau. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Lawson Baptist Church on Hwy. 69 in Lawson, Mo. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Polley Funeral Home in Lawson, Mo. Burial will be in the Lawson Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Humane Society or to the Phi Mu Sorority. You were an amazing person and it was an honor to have worked with you this summer. I know that you have finally found peace and I know that your family can take to heart the fact that you touched a lot of lives in your short time on Earth. -- Anna Davis Rick, Cindy. We will always remember Kelli with her happy disposition and beautiful smile. We are at a loss to find the words to express our sympathy. You are in our thoughts every hour of every day. Kelli will be greatly missed in our hearts. -- Bill, Mim and Casey Engelbrecht Cindy and Rick - You are in our thoughts and prayers. It has been years since we saw you. However, as I look at Ian's first birthday pictures Kelli is in almost all of them. May God hold you close at this time. -- Tammy and Ian DeFries-Ridgeway Rick and Cindy, we were so shocked and saddened to read of Kelli's passing. Please know you are in all our thoughts and prayers. -- Don and Jo Ann Drew Rick, Cindy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I only wish and hope the days to come will get better for you both. A week ago Saturday my sister lost her daughter, so I know this is not easy for you both. My prayers will be with you. Cindy Cox (Drake Liberty) Grandmother...God Bless you I did not know your daughter, but was saddened to hear of her untimely passing. I too have a daughter at OSU, so I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now. Just know that she is in Heaven now and there are complete strangers such as myself praying for your family. -- Lynn Duplantis Rick and Cindy - We are so saddened by your loss. We know there are no words right now that could ease your pain, but we will be praying for you. -- Rodney and Carol Clevenger Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. -- Pam Von Rhee Cindy and Rick, I am so sorry to hear of Kelli's tragic accident. She was a very sweet young lady and she will be missed terribly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. -- Nancy Kixmiller Rick, I'm sorry! I will be uplifting you and your family in prayer. -- Carol Lentz ( O'Dell ) Rick and Cindy, We are so very saddened by the loss of Kelli and know there are no words at this time to ease your pain. She touched so many lives and will be missed dearly by all. Please know we are praying for you and your family. We are the parents of Vanessa Williams and remember Kelli being such a joy and good friend to her. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. -- Kyle and Carma Lewis We are praying for comfort and peace for your family as you grieve for Kelli. Kelli worked for us at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and we were so impressed with her. She was kind, bright and beautiful and we are so so sorry for your enormous loss. -- Ronny and Erin Brown Dear Rick & Cindy, What a shining star Kelli is. Her talent, beauty, and sweetness touched and inspired so many during her short time here on earth. But she will not be forgotten. That smile will live on. You should be so proud of having raised such a fine young lady. Remember, she is in the most beautiful place and like Brother Morris said, she'll be there to greet all of us when we go to join the Lord. -- Deb Claussen Return to Top Services | Monuments | About Us | Directions | Contact Us | Shared Links | Home