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In Memory Of

Kelly Stephens, age 50, of Townsend

October 26, 1972 – April 9, 2023

Kelly Marie Pollington Stephens was born on October 26, 1972 to Cody and Kathy Pollington in Willmar, MN. She grew up and attended school in Great Falls, MT and graduated from Great Falls High School. At age 16 she got her private pilot’s license and she continued her aviation training at school in Monroe, Louisiana. She returned to Montana in 1993 and moved to Bozeman. She held various jobs during her time there. She then moved back to Great Falls and received an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in May of 2009.

She loved the outdoors and was always up for an adventure. She spent any free time she had skiing, hiking, camping and just being outdoors. She adored spending time with her nieces and nephews and spoiling them any chance she got.

On October 22, 2015 Kelly met the love of her life, Matthew.  On August 15, 2018 they were married at the Little Black Church in Iceland. Together they travelled far and wide and had many adventures. She loved being with Matthew and celebrating life with all her friends and family.  She had the biggest smile and the biggest heart. Her incredible love of life and adventure will be missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew Stephens; parents, Cody and Kathy Pollington; brother, Chad (Jennifer); sister, Heather (Ryan); nephews, Henry and Kaleb; and nieces, Kelsi and Gwen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Watson Event Center, 290 Litening Barn Rd, on Friday, April 14 at 1:00 PM with food and refreshments to follow. After the service, the family will process to the Radersburg Cemetery for the burial.

 

Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

1:00 PM

Friday April 14, 2023

Watson Event Center

290 Litening Barn Rd

Townsend, MT 59644

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Burial

Following the Service

Friday April 14, 2023

Radersburg Cemetery

Radersburg, MT

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

1:00 PM

Friday April 14, 2023

Watson Event Center

290 Litening Barn Rd

Townsend, MT 59644

View map

Burial

Following the Service

Friday April 14, 2023

Radersburg Cemetery

Radersburg, MT

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  1. John and Patti Duckworth says

    April 11, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Prayers and comfort of the Lord’s Spirit in your loss. Kelly was always a joy to be with – always.

  2. Cassie Haas says

    April 11, 2023 at 6:53 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to your family as you lovingly remember Kelly. She was such a special girl when you were here in Minot and we fondly remember our times together💕💕May God continue to bless the memory of Kelly and watch over the entire Pollington family.
    Love in Christ, Ray & Cassie Haas

  3. Helen Reynolds says

    April 12, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Kelly was such a warm and vibrant lady. We were so blessed to have spent several days with her and Cathy last year.
    We are so sorry that we can’t be with you on Saturday to help support your family. At this time Dale’s health will not allow us to make the long drive.
    God willing we will try to come see you guys this summer.
    Sending all our love and prayers,
    Dale, Helen, Jen, Cherie and families

  4. lorene r horning says

    April 14, 2023 at 10:15 pm

    My condolences to the Pollington family

  5. Wanda E Ulmen says

    April 15, 2023 at 3:26 pm

    So Sorry to hear about Kelly! My thoughts and prayers go to her family!

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Her Life

1:00 PM

Friday April 14, 2023

Watson Event Center

290 Litening Barn Rd

Townsend, MT 59644

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Burial

Following the Service

Friday April 14, 2023

Radersburg Cemetery

Radersburg, MT

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