Kelly Ann Balmer was born on October 4, 1970 in Springfield, Missouri to Martha (Sanders) Balmer and Irvin Wintfrey ("Red") Balmer. Kelly was a proud graduate of Central High School's class of 1989, and she graduated with honors from Drury University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. She was very musical and enjoyed playing the flute, piano and organ. Kelly loved the theater and especially enjoyed old musicals. She had a flair for creative writing and aspired to write children's books. Kelly departed this earthly life after a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, and is survived by her father, extended family and friends. A celebration of Kelly's life will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 East Seminole, on Thursday, April 17th at 11am. Interment will follow the service at Hazelwood cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Drury University Theatre Department.