Mary Wanda Kelsay, 63, of Columbia, KY passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Signature Healthcare in Glasgow, KY. She was born on December 28, 1962 in Columbia, KY to the late Arthur Silas and Opal Richard Kelsay.
 

She was also preceded in death by a stillborn son, Charles David Kelsay and a brother, Junior Kelsay.

Mary will be remembered as someone who loved animals and was a true people person. Her warmth and caring spirit touched the lives of those around her, and she was known for the kindness she shared so naturally with others. She found meaning in faith and was proud to be a member of Freedom Church of God.

SURVIVORS:

4 siblings: James Randall Kelsay, Frances Cortney (Tommy), Lisa Cortney (Bennie) and Lola Coy (Larry)

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: 1:00pmCT on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Matthew Dalton officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Friday until time of the service 

Pallbearers: Larry Coy, Aaron Coy, Bennie Cortney, Tommy Cortney, Michael Bragg and Michael Allen

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.