Kelli Lynn Rhoades

Kelli Lynn Rhoades, 64, of Lewistown, passed away peacefully at 7:04 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 12, 1960, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (Reigle) Rhoades.

Kelli is survived by: companion, Shawn Baumgardner; sons, David Campbell and companion, Danielle Olmstead, and Tyler Campbell and companion, Jessie Yoder, both of Lewistown; and stepdaughter, Madisyn Henry and her daughter, October.  Kelli proudly cherished her eight grandchildren, Alex, D.J., Andrew, Abby, Bryce, Kylee, Lillie and Lucy, along with her only great-granddaughter, Vera Quinn.  She is also survived by her sister, Randie Warner and husband, Mike, of Milroy.

She was a Kishacoquillas High School graduate, Class of 1978.

Early in life Kelli was employed at Scotty’s Fashions and Jamesway.  She worked at Jamesway until the birth of her second son, Tyler.  Upon returning to the workforce, she began a 30-year career with Lewistown Hospital where she worked to serve our local healthcare community in Mifflin County.  Kelli was often one of the faces that you would see at your worst time as she registered you into the Lewistown Hospital Emergency Room.  Kelli always fondly reflected upon her time working in the ER and was fortunate to have met some of the most wonderful people in her life today.  Kelli has been not only surrounded by family throughout her battle, but also by a very strong and adoring group of friends whom we cannot show enough appreciation for.

Kelli was one of the kindest, most caring and loving people that you could know, and to know her was to love her. She spent much of her life putting those around her first as she deeply cared for her family and friends.  Kelli passed her caring nature and community service mindset onto her own children, and they continue the legacy by teaching her grandchildren.  Her strength and unconditional love inspired many as a friend, companion, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Kelli was an avid Penn State fan and had a great love for pets.  She had many during her lifetime, even a pet raccoon and a skunk as a kid.  She was very fond of her two rottweilers, Bear and Zeus.  Kelli loved vacationing and preferred being on a sunny Atlantic Ocean beach more than anything with family or friends.

Kelli was very active in the community throughout her life with various memberships to many local clubs and organizations over the years.  She was always willing to help someone in any way she could.  This is a culture that runs throughout her family and is continued.  She was most recently a member of Lewistown Elks Lodge No. 663 where she held the position of Head Trustee.  Kelli and her sister Randie supported the Milroy Fireman’s Carnival for several decades and most recently, she worked with her oldest son David in support of the Embassy Spring Fair and other local events.  Kelli always enjoyed catering meals for events with her family and friends, a family activity started many years ago between Kelli and her sister Randie.

A funeral service will begin at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 North Main Street, Lewistown, with Pastor Randy Traxler officiating.  A viewing will be held after the funeral service from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers as we continue Kelli’s service to her community, memorial contributions in Kelli’s memory may be made to the Lewistown Elks Lodge No. 663, 229 West 3rd St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.

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