Shelley Dawn Kelley of Heavener, Oklahoma was born February 13, 1964 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Cecil and Claudette (Welch) ONeal and passed away on October 15, 2022 in Chouteau, Oklahoma at the age of 58.
She is survived by:
Her mother:
Claudette Hamner of the Reichert Community
Five daughters:
Alicia Herell and husband Jason of Heavener, Oklahoma
Christie Branscum and husband Aaron of Fanshawe, Oklahoma
Cari Kothenbeutel and husband Zach of Poteau, Oklahoma
April Elliott of Marshfield, Missouri
Kim Davison (Bonus Daughter) and husband Nate of Trumann, Arkansas
One son:
Eddie Kelley of Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Two brothers:
Keith ONeal and wife Deanne of Summerfield, Oklahoma
Robert Hamner of Caldwell, Idaho
Two sisters:
Shelia Hollan of Heavener, Oklahoma
Melissa Partin of Fort Smith, Arkansas
One brother-in-law:
Mike Kelley of Paragould, Arkansas
Special work buddy:
Mitchell Hornback
A beloved friend:
Debra ONeal of Hodgen, Oklahoma
14 grandchildren:
Raelyn Herell, Luke Herell, Kinley Belle Branscum, Lillie Branscum, Maggie Branscum, Nashoba Kelley, Clarey Davison, Dillion Shetrone, Kaylee Molnar, Zachary Kelley, Arabella Pyle, Matthew and Andrea Kelley, Justin Kelley, and Jessica Kelley
6 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends
She is preceded in death by her father, Cecil ONeal; her husband, Chris Kelley; and a nephew, Jacob Hollan.
Shelley was a 1982 graduate of LeFlore High School and a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Shelley loved her work family at MCS Construction Company, where she was the Payroll Clerk for many years. She was very proud of her Choctaw heritage and was a member of Choctaw Nation. She poured her whole heart into every aspect of her life. If you knew her, you knew she put everyone before herself; the greatest example of how to be a shoulder to lean on. Shelley was a proud supporter of her grandchildren in every area of their lives and knew how to have fun with them. As she made many memories full of laughter, that will last a lifetime and she gave the greatest hugs. Her relationship with Jesus radiated from her smile and provides comfort as she is now reunited with many loved ones in Heaven. She will be missed greatly by her family and many friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church in the Reichert Community with Brother John Travis officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerfield Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Shaun Whitehead, Ryne ONeal, Kendall ONeal, Michael Cantwell, Cody Kelley, and Brad Nelson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mitchell White, Chauncey Whitehead, Cordell Whitehead, Dee Johnson, and Jeff Goad.
She will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Thursday at the funeral home. The church will be providing a meal for the family at Noon on Thursday.
The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.




Visitation
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Thursday, October 20, 2022
2:00 PM
Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church