Kathryn Ellen (Kelley) Gebhard

KATHRYN ELLEN GEBHARD (nee Kelley), of Pacific, Missouri, passed away November 7, 2025 at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 25 days.  She was united in marriage to Edward J. “Junie” Gebhard on March 1, 1958.  She was preceded in death by both her parents; and her husband “Junie”.

Mrs. Gebhard is survived by five children, Donald Gebhard, John and wife Laura Gebhard, Diana and husband Earl Kirkland, Marsha and husband James Napoli, and Edward Jr. and wife Kelly Gebhard; 13 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Gebhard was a member of St. Bridget of Kildare Catholic Church, and the Queen’s Daughters.  She was the owner of “Show Me Country Crafts” and “Katy’s Ceramics” where she also conducted classes in ceramics; She was a former hairdresser, was very artistic, did quilting, canning and cake decorating.

Visitation for Mrs. Gebhard is Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  A funeral mass will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Reverend Alexander Nord officiating.  Interment is in St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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