Taylor Danielle Kelley

Taylor Danielle Kelley, 31, of Tippecanoe, Indiana passed unexpectedly due to a cardiac event at 11:38 am, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at her residence. Taylor was born on July 3, 1993, in Peru, Indiana, to Kurt and Lisa (Wilson) Wernz. She graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 2012. On August 15, 2015, she married Bryce Kelley in Akron, Indiana; he survives. She was passionately involved in animal rescue throughout the county. Known as Miss Taylor by her students at Little Lambs Preschool and most recently at the YMCA of Warsaw, Taylor taught for seven years. She had the biggest heart, was incredibly kind, and loved children and animals deeply. Taylor was forgiving, silly, and goofy, with the best laugh. She cherished spending time with her family and was a homebody who also enjoyed tubing on the lake and was a great swimmer and diver. Together with her husband Bryce, they were Notre Dame fans and loved cheering on their children's various activities and sports. She enjoyed traveling to Kentucky and took great pride in dressing her children well and making sure their hair was perfect. Taylor will be remembered as an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Bryce Kelley of Tippecanoe; children Kooperlyn, Kashlyn, and Krew; mother Lisa Wilson of Warsaw; father Donnie Smith of Peru; siblings Brandy-Lei (Eric) Cody of Macy and Zack (Maci) Smith of Rochester; grandmother Colleen Gray of Peru; cousin Matt Wilson and fiancé Brittany; best friend Danay Bowyer; mother and father-in law Phil and wife Fanny Kelley of Atwood; brother and sister-in-laws Zachary and wife Heather and Rachel and husband Jed Snow; and nieces and nephews Charlotte, Maeve, Kannon, Winny, Ben, Will, Claire, Kennedy, Winter, Chase and Chance. She was preceded in death by her father Kurt Wernz (2018), infant son Kohen, and a grandfather Gerald Wilson. The funeral service will take place at 3:00 pm, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at Etna Green Church of Christ 206 West Broadway St, Etna Green, Indiana with Pastor Jordan Ickes officiating. Visitation hours will be held from 12 noon to the time of the service at the church. The arrangements have been entrusted to King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to assist with her children by writing a check to “Lake City Bank to the benefit of Bryce Kelley”.

Taylor Danielle Kelley

July 3, 1993 - November 23, 2024