Kellie Cherie Chelmo

Kellie Cherie Chelmo passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, in Irving, Texas. A Memorial Service will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1301 Hogan Lane in Bellmead, Texas, with Pastor Matthew Hardaway officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at Waco Memorial Park at a later date. Kellie was born March 19, 1968, in Austin, Texas, to Walter and Lois M. Chelmo. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waco and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Kellie was educated in Waco schools and graduated from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi with a bachelor’s degree in social work, and later a master’s degree in counseling. She was a licensed professional counselor and worked as a licensed therapist at Klaras Center for Families—Heart of Texas Region MHMR. Kellie’s son, Brayden, was her pride and joy and she enjoyed attending his sports events. She made a point of letting him know she was there, as only she could with loud cheers! Kellie had a desire to help the underserved in the community and took pride in her job as a counselor and therapist to those in need. She had a fun-loving, kind, and generous spirit and enjoyed doing the unexpected for others. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois M. Chelmo; and brother, Kevin Chelmo. She is survived by her son, Brayden; father, Walter Chelmo; sister, Karen Chelmo; long-time friend, Bethany Winslow; also aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends, co-workers and clients. In lieu of flowers, an education fund for Brayden will be set up. Details to follow. Memorials can also be made to the Klaras Center for Families. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.