Kelly Louise Arney, 43, of Alton, Illinois, born to Aren and Betty Wilson Arney on June 4,1981, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, 2025.

Preceding her in death is her Father Aren Arney, Grandmother Joyce Arney, and Grandparents Marshall and Opal Wilson.

Those left to cherish Kelly's memory are her Mother Betty, Sisters: Amanda Cunningham and Jade Biggs, Nieces: Fallon Clark, Emma Cook, and Pheonix Cook, Nephews: Noah Duhamell, Riley Cunningham, and Connor Cunningham, Great-Nieces: Avery Hileman, Dakota Hileman, and Violet Clark.

Kelly was known for her sense of humor; she was always finding a way to make everyone laugh. She was a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed seeing cardinals in her yard often. Kelly loved Sesame Street, Big Bird being her absolute favorite, she never went anywhere without her stuffed Big Bird, even bringing him to meet one of her favorite country singers Marty Stuart. She also loved watching the Peanuts shows, with her favorite character being Snoopy. Her favorite music was country music. On top of getting to meet and spend time with Mary Stuart multiple times, Kelly got to meet Johnny Cash and even got to go backstage with him. Kelly's favorite meal was breakfast, and her meal of choice was always biscuits and gravy.

Kelly will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her, as she truly was a happy and loving person.