Kelley Lee Minardi passed peacefully from this life into eternity on
September 4, 2024, at her home in South St. Louis.

Kelley was born September 3, 1960, in St. Louis, MO to Robert E. Lee
and Georgia Horn Lee. She grew up in North County and attended
Riverview Gardens High School.

Kelley was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Georgia
Lee, and her in-laws, Frank and Jennie Minardi. She is survived by her
husband of nearly 40 years, Thomas Minardi, and brothers Michael
(Shelley) Lee and Kevin Lee, sisters-in-law Mae (Leon) Berry, Vera
Ruesling, and Tina Kasden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Kelley met Tom Minardi in 1981, and they married on September 19,
1984. The two were well-matched, they shared a fondness for dogs,
hummingbirds, camping and fishing. Kelley also enjoyed bowling,
and was involved in league play for a number of years with her
mother, Georgia, during which time she won several awards,
including one for a perfect 300 game.

Kelley had a kind and compassionate heart, which was demonstrated
throughout the years as she provided skilled caregiving for the
elderly. Her generous spirit lives on in many, through her gifts as an
organ donor.

Kelley will be deeply missed by her husband Tom and her family and
friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the
American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org/ways-to-give).

The family will be holding a private Celebration of Life service with
close friends in late September.