Holly Renae Kellough, 35, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to KC Pet Project.
Born October 2, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, Holly was a beacon of hope in a world filled with darkness. She was a vibrant rainbow that shone brightly after every storm. With unwavering strength and poise, she carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, inspiring us all with her remarkable resilience. Holly had a heart of gold, always delighting in giving thoughtful gifts to her loved ones on birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s and Father’s Day. Her latest passion project was crafting beautiful bracelets for everyone, spreading joy and love wherever she went. With an infectious enthusiasm for life, Holly had a remarkable ability to transform every negative into a positive, and her love for adventure, being carefree, and making memories will be deeply missed. As our rock, our guiding light, Holly embodied the strength and solidity of an entire mountain. Her profound impact on our lives will forever be remembered. With a deep passion for the great outdoors and all its creatures, Holly’s love for fishing, her cherished dog Buddy, and kitty Smokey was only matched by her tireless efforts to rescue and care for countless animals in need over the years. Family was everything to Holly, and she reveled in sharing new experiences, exploring uncharted territories, and creating lasting memories with her fiancé and bonus son.
Holly’s survivors include her dad, Mark Kellough (Renee); her mom, Shelly Murphy (Keith); her fiancé and stepson, Simon & Adrian Romero; brother, Adam Kellough (Jessie); daughter, Chloe Danielle; grandparents, Allen & Janice Kellough; six additional siblings; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her best friends, Sammie, Makayla, and Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Denise & Thomas Diffey, and great-grandparents, Ervin & Marie Schuster.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri
Mark Kellough
21 Jul 2025I miss you sweetheart. I know you are now watching over me and the rest of our family and will be a part of our homecoming welcoming committee. You are finally free and more alive than ever before. I will always love you ❤️
OMW….see you soon ❤️
Victoria Vogelpohl
21 Jul 2025I love you cousin holly you will forever be missed and your smile will forever live on fly high pretty girl
Shelly Murphy “Mom”
21 Jul 2025I miss you baby girl… Your time was cut way too short. I wasn’t ready to let you go. If only I had of known the last time I saw you was the LAST TIME that I would have saw you on this earth I would have held you tighter and longer. You are free from worry and stress baby girl. You are living your BEST life with Jesus! Until I hold you again SAVE A PLACE FOR ME. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK !!!! Mom.
Patricia Kresin
22 Jul 2025I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter now she will watching over you. It’s so hard to lose your children. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Ben Griffith
23 Jul 2025I was very saddened to hear of Holly’s passing.
My name is Ben Griffith, and I was the warehouse manager at Fencepost Productions where Holly was a valued member of our team.
We truly appreciated her during her time with us. Her dedication to the job was evident because she approached every task with commitment and care. I could always count on her. She made a significant positive impact on our team. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with her.
With deepest sympathy,
Kelly McDaniel Towles
1 Aug 2025I’m so sorry to hear about Holly she was an amazing woman friend and all around person we had a lot of good laughs together can’t wait to see you one day soon. Love to all the family, ❤️❤️❤️