Maylene Kelsay, 70, of Columbia, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at her home
She was born February 17, 1955, in Adair County, to the late Ed and Opal Keith Spencer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Junior Kelsay on February 10, 2025
Survivors include: three sons Carl Dwayne Kelsay, David Allen Kelsay (April Stotts), Stephen Allen Kelsay (Haley) all of Columbia; one daughter Charlotte May Kelsay (Joseph Harrison) of Columbia; two brothers Leon Spencer and Demon Spencer both of Cundiff; five sisters Faylene Smith of Cundiff, Marlene Rooks, Joyce Loy, Donna Ford and Dorothy Murphy all of Columbia; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a great-grandchild on the way; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Mitchell Eggers officiating. Burial in Freedom Cemetery.
Casket Bearers were Leon Spencer, Demon Spencer, Brandon Kelsay, Nicklas Kelsay, Nathan Kelsay, Jerry Ford
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
