Kylee Baldwin

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Kylee Marie Baldwin passed away unexpectedly at her home March 18, 2023, at the age of 33. Kylee was born Jan. 17, 1990, the oldest daughter of four children in Nevada, Mo., to Kelly Tally (Forrester) and Roy Baldwin. She grew up in Nevada, Mo., where she attended Nevada High School, and graduated in 2008.

Kylee was one of the strongest women you could possibly know. The obstacles that she overcame throughout her life were more than any one person should ever have to endure in a lifetime. She, however, hit life with a headstrong attitude, and lived life to the fullest regardless of any pain or health issues that she had. 

Kylee became a mother in the winter of 2006 to a full of life little girl, Natalie. Having Natalie at a young age, they grew together and became the best of friends. In September of 2022, Ky became a grandma. Oh, how she loved that child. She spent most of her days taking care of Mersadies while Natalie was in school. 

Kylee, being the oldest child of four kids was also known as the “willld and crazzzzzey” sister, even chasing her little brother around the house with a set of rabbit ear antennas. Anything to torment her little brother and sisters. Kylee was also an aunt to several nieces and nephews and loved them all deeply. They all loved spending time with their Aunt Ky Ky and she would spoil them in any way she could.

Kylee totally enjoyed the outdoors. Regardless of what it was, she wanted to be there. Going to the races with her dad when she was young, riding around hunting for coyotes, playing in the mud or having a bonfire with the family. Having the family all together was a huge joy of hers. Playing silly games, or just anything for a laugh. 

Kylee always had a goofy joke to tell, she would tell it, laughing hysterically while everybody just looked at her like she was crazy, and then laugh at her because she got so tickled. If she was watching a video on her phone….which was ALL the time….she would share it to social media. They may contain something she thought was a great life hack, a cool song, a tasty recipe, or a joke. 

Kylee was always trying new recipes that she saw on line somewhere. Most of the time those recipes were amazing, of course she was an amazing cook as well. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan….and in a family of KC Chiefs fans….it was comical. She also enjoyed watching college football. Alabama was her team of choice.

Kylee Marie had a love for life that was unmeasurable. She wanted to live it the best way she possibly could. Regardless of the day, the pain, the health issues, the weather, it made no difference. She made the best of every day.

Kylee Marie is survived by a daughter, Natalie, of the home; a granddaughter, Mersadies; her parents, Roy Baldwin (Shanna), Deerfield, Mo., and Kelly Tally (Brian) Nevada, Mo.; Grandmother Carol Holt, Fort Scott, Kan.; Grandmother Willie Forrester, Nevada, Mo.; Grandpa Lawrence Tally, Nevada, Mo.; brothers and sisters, Brett Tally, Fort Scott, Kan., Susanna Bailey (Jason) Fayetteville, Ark., Brandon Baldwin (Jordan) Nevada, Mo., Chloe Baldwin (Zac) Lamar, Mo., Christopher Lamb (Kalia) Fort Scott, Kan., Megan Hallam (Shane) Nevada, Mo., Austin Tally (Shayla) Lamar, Mo., Dalton Baldwin (Makayla) Deerfield, Mo., and Anica Urquidez (Gavin) Silverdale, Wash.; aunts and uncles, Frederica (Froggy) Weaver (Steve Darnell) Milo, Mo., Debbie Douglas (Ben) Moundville, Mo., and Deano Forrester (Misty) Nevada, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by Grandfather Gary Forrester; Grandma Nadine and Grandpa Gene Baldwin; Grandmother Pat Tally; sister, Samantha Barnard; and three nephews, Brayden, Teagen, and Bishop.

Kylee, we know that you will be watching over us to make sure we do it right. We will forever love and miss you. May you rest in peace baby girl.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 25, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 8 to 9 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.