Virginia Adeline Kelpe

January 10, 1926 - November 16, 2020

Virginia Adeline Kelpe, 94, of Perryville, Missouri formerly of St. Louis, MO died Monday, November 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1926 in Sherman, Missouri to James Johnson and Sarah Adeline (Shipman) Hence. She is survived by her step-mother, Gay Johnson. She and Charles Donald Kelpe were married May 19, 1948. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1987. She had worked as a factory worker and was a home maker. She was a member of the Birthday Club, Bunco Club, Bowling League in Overland and a Girl Scout Leader Assistant. Survivors include her four children, Michael Donald Kelpe of Kirkwood, MO, Deborah Genevieve (William) Himmelsbach of Perry, MO, Pamela Eleanor (Joe) Mucho of Perryville, MO, Charlie James (Kathy) Kelpe of Bourbon, MO; a half-brother, James Johnson; half sister, Mary Jill; seven grandchildren, Melanie McGregor (Kelpe) (Gerlach) Carraher, Becky Ann Himmelsbach, William Joseph Himmelsbach, Jamie Michelle (Michael Donald) Barbarick, Lori (Mike) Timmons, Zachary Charles Kelpe, Jacob Martin Kelpe and eight great-grandchildren, Alexia Renee Barbarick, Kaitlyn Marie Barbarick, Andi Grey Timmons, Ryan Laverne Timmons, Kyle Nora Roe Timmons, Benjamin Gerlach, Alexander Gerlach and Evelyn Grace Kelpe. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Memorial contributions may be given to Humane Society or Preferred Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.