Steven Lee Kelley

Steven Lee Kelley, 69, of Monett passed away Friday evening, July 15, 2022 following several months battling brain cancer.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1952 in Joplin, son of Norman and Ida Kelley and was raised in Seneca where he went to school and graduated with the class of 1971. He then furthered his education through MSSC in Joplin, earning his bachelor’s degree in science and business management. Kelley began his 43-year career in the furniture business in Miami, Okla. at Miami Sales. That next year, 1976, he moved to Monett and had operated the Westco Furniture Store until his retirement in 2018.
He was a member and deacon at the Ninth Street Church of Christ in Monett.
Kelley married Beverly Kay Tate on Dec. 3, 1976 in Pierce City.  
He is survived by his wife Beverly, of the home; his daughters, Kristen Kelley and Kara Scott (Dave), all of Springfield; his father, Norman Kelley (Norma), of Joplin; one brother, Stan Kelley (Debbie), of Cassville; and a sister, Janet Day (Jerry), of Loma Linda; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Marie (Addington) Kelley; and one sister in infancy, Jeanie Kelley.           
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Buchanan Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett with Pastor Bob Hampton officiating. Memorial contributions have been suggested to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Lost and Found Grief Center in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.