Kelsey Gayle Smith Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kelsey Gayle Smith of Salem, Indiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 11, 2026 at the age of 31. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kelsey Gayle Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Barbara, Thomas Mason, Daisy and John Smith; her sister Nila Smith; her uncle Tony Hessig; and her cousins, Jesse Lanham and Steven Lanham.

She is survived by: her parents, Jody Mason Rose (Tim) of Salem and Roger Dale Smith of Livonia; her wife Jennifer Cole; her sister Kaycee Menchaca (Nathaniel); her nieces and nephews, Jesse James and Gracee Lou of French Lick; her sister Mariah Smith; her nieces and nephews, Kaylee, Adalie and Norman of Livonia; her sisters, Marlee Cleek of Salem and Casey Gilliam; her nieces and nephews, Morgan, Delila, Nevaeh of Jeffersonville and Shayla Smith of Seymour; her stepsiblings, Jacob Rose of New Albany and Kayla Greenlee (Noah) of Salem; her nephews, Jace and Jude; and her niece Luna. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.