Kelly Jean Sehlmeier

Kelly Jean Sehlmeier, 55 years old, of Gentry, Arkansas, died on September 23, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born June 23, 1968, in Oxnard, California, to John Henry Sehlmeier and Marilyn (McAllister) Sehlmeier. Kelly is survived by six daughters: Brittany Jarman and husband Matthew, of Memphis, Tennessee, Krystina Patterson and husband Andrew, of Pea Ridge, AR., Maryann Perdomo, of Siloam Springs, AR., Clara Palmer, of Siloam Springs, Sariah Palmer, of Gravette, AR., and Abigail Palmer of Gentry, AR.; three sons: Jared Palmer and wife Judith, of Lehi, Utah, Jeremiah Palmer and wife Rachel, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Joshua Palmer and wife Luana, of Rexburg, Idaho; nine grandchildren, Arthur, Noah, Arabella, Athena, Owen, Elijah, Tanner, Gwenlea, and Seth; one brother, James Sehlmeier and wife Linda, of Utah; two sisters: Sherry Sehlmeier, of Lehi, Utah, and Toni Merrell and husband Jeffrey, of Lehi, Utah. Mom, Yammie, Grandma, KP, Kelly…She has gone by many different names over the past 55 very short years she was on Earth. But on 9/23/2023, at 3:23 p.m., the World lost one of the most selfless, loving, giving people we’ve ever known. It was the most painful day we’ve ever experienced. She has left her legacy with all of her beloved children and grandchildren. We were her life, her love, her happiness, and everything she ever loved. She never loved anything more than her children and grandchildren. We are what she lived for. We are what she loved. We are all that ever mattered to her. Keeping us safe and happy was her life’s goal. She died trying to do just that. This past year was very hard on her and in the end, she died of a broken heart from all the struggles earthly life brought her way. She finished strong and she finished with a smile on her face. She was the perfect example of Christ-like love and discipleship. She loved the Lord with all her heart and taught her children the same. May she rest now from all the worries and troubles this world has given her. We will forever and always love and miss you, Mom! A graveside service is scheduled for Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs, AR.

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Kelly Jean Sehlmeier

June 23, 1968 - September 23, 2023