Kelsey Nichole Wilson, age 15, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away January 5, 2015, at the Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs.

Kelsey was born March 18, 1999, in Alliance, NE, to Jacqueline Nichole Green and Timothy Woodrow Wilson. Kelsey was a red headed spit fire angel who brought joy and love to everyone she met. There was not a person that she didn't befriend. She loved everyone she met and always had hope in her eyes of a friendship. Kelsey loved all animals and was out to save them all. She loved spending time with her family and friends, most memorable for enjoying the outdoors and taking hikes. Kelsey loved swimming at Cascade Falls with her mother, brother and friends. She loved music, dancing and reading as well as collecting peace signs and dolphins.



Kelsey is survived by her mother, Jackie Green; father, Timothy Wilson of Kearney, NE; brother, Kalub Wilson; grandparents, Becky and Brad Jones of Hot Springs; Dennis and Jan Green of Lusk, WY; Julie Garringer and Randy Kittleman of North Platte, NE; great grandparents, Mary Jane and Jerry Green of Cottonwood, AZ; Martha Fester of Sioux Falls, SD; Bertilla Jones of Lusk, WY; step-great grandmother, Mildred Kittleman of Alliance, NE; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kelsey is also survived by her boyfriend, Matt Treece; dog, Keylee and cat, Raven, which she loved so dearly.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Mueller Center Theater with Pastor Clint Keifer officiating.

A memorial has been established to benefit Kelsey's family.