The best Mom ever, Kelly Michelle (Searer) Bingman, 51, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:38 p.m., Monday, August 5, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

Born July 13, 1973, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth L. Searer and Areta M. (Dillman) Baumgardner and Areta’s husband, Bob, of Lewistown, who survive.

In addition to her mother, Kelly is survived by: husband, Michael “Mike” Bingman; daughter, Katie King and husband, Brandon, of Lewistown; grandchildren, Dyson, Adalynne, and Freya King; and sisters, Betty Dillman, of Lewistown, and Christie Kauffman and husband, Bob, of Reedsville.

She attended Lewistown Area High School.

She was employed as the bar manager and a bartender at VFW Post 7011, Lewistown.

Kelly loved tending her beautiful flower beds and gnome gardens and enjoyed doing craft projects.  Most of all, she loved her family and grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, is in charge of arrangements.