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Kelli M. Buzzard, 54, Joplin, MO, passed away March 25, 2020 at her home in Joplin, MO.
Kelli Marie Buzzard was born September 18, 1965 Joplin, MO the daughter of Ernest B. and Colleen B. (Caroll) Buzzard. Kelli was a 1984 graduate of Parkwood High School. She worked for the former St. John’s Hospital in Joplin and also Mercy Hospital. Kelli loved to first to tell you a story. Her favorite way to start that story was to say, “Did You Know”. Kelli was very special to anyone who met her and was loved. She loved everyone.
Survivors include, her siblings, Debbie Lawson and husband Russ, Carl Junction, Tim Buzzard and wife Kris, Pleasant Hope, MO, Pat Buzzard, Springfield, MO and Cindi Hopkins and husband Brian, Joplin, MO; her Fiancée Mike Perry, Joplin, MO; 1 niece, 2 nephews, 2 great-nieces and 1 great Nephew and a host of friends.
Kelli was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Colleen Buzzard.
The body has been cremated under the direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO. A private immediate family graveside service is being held.
A Memorial Graveside Service was held at 11:00 am, March 30, 2020 at the Burkhart Cemetery in Racine, MO.