Rebecca Susan kelly

Our most beautiful Angel on this Earth, Rebecca Susan “Beck” Kelly, 67, went home to be with the Lord in Heaven on November 5, 2026.

She was born July 18, 1959, in Linn County, Missouri to the late James and Ella Mae Kelly.

Beck served the American Farmer for 30 years, working for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in St. Joseph, Missouri. Beck was a farmer herself, she had a love for gardening and canning like no other, and an indescribable love and passion for her Missouri Mules, donkeys, horses, pigs, chickens, dogs, really all animals. She loved all people and friends in her life with all of her heart and soul. Beck lit up the room with the most natural, gorgeousness, that would light up everyone else. She loved playing Mahjong and spending time with her friends. Most of all she loved two very special people who were the light of her life and her whole world, her daughter, Amanda Adams-Smiley, whom she proudly and dearly loved, and John Gourley, the love of her life and her partner in life for 26 years. With both, she loved riding mules and horses, gardening, competing in the county fairs, shopping, especially for shoes, all things fashion, long walks, traveling, auctions, concerts, bonfires, spending time outdoors and any and all adventures together. In addition to the people she cherished and loved are her step-son, Revson Gourley-Rice, and her son-in-law, Ryan Smiley. She gave her life to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a child, and remained a faithful and loving servant of God throughout her life. The family will hold a private cemetery service. The family want to thank all of her friends who she dearly loved for all of their support, and know Beck’s love for all of you will carry-on. She will always be with us in heart and soul. We will have a Celebration of Life for Beck in the Spring 2027, her favorite time of year. Beck always said, Give to the World the Best and the Best will come back to You. This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home, and we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Kelly family and friends.