Lynn Marie Kellison, 67, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

Lynn was born on September 24, 1958, in Kirksville, the daughter of Emmett Mell Roy Blacksmith and Leota Marie (Pope) Blacksmith.

A lifelong resident of the community, she graduated from Kirksville High School and went on to establish herself as a local business owner, owning and operating her own house cleaning service.

Lynn was an active member of the Kirksville Women of the Moose. She had a passion for the simple joys of life, particularly playing cards and dominoes. Above all else, she cherished the time she spent with her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ted Alan Kellison; her father, Emmett Blacksmith of Kirksville; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Ashley Kellison of Kirksville; one daughter, Amber Kellison of Kirksville; one brother, Mike Blacksmith of Kirksville; one sister, Cathy Gregory of Kirksville; and two beloved grandchildren, Jason and Payton Kellison.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her son, Jason Davis.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Public visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the service in the chapel of the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tim Kellison to establish an education fund for the grandchildren. Donations may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.