Kaylee Marie Paris, age 14, of Lead, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Kaylee was born in Billings, Montana, to Devon Crego and Michael Paris on January 31, 2011. After which, they moved to South Dakota and she went to school in both Spearfish and Lead.

Kaylee was a beautiful young woman with a heart as big as the world, and a smile that would light up a room. She loved animals of all types, especially pandas and cats. She had a very bright future ahead of her and wanted to become a veterinarian.

Those who will forever hold Kaylee in their heart include her mother, Devon Crego; father, Michael Paris; stepfather, Matt Fenner; brother, Joshua Paris; little sister, Violet Fenner; grandmother, Ginger Crego; many aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins and so many more. She will be joining and meeting her uncle, Ricky Crego, in heaven.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10AM-11AM at Lead Assembly of God Church. At 11AM, Pastor Paul Thompson will officiate the funeral service, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge cemetery in Deadwood. Please join the family in a fellowship luncheon at Lead Assembly of God Church following the burial.

Arrangements are under the care of Lead-Deadwood Memorial Chapel in Lead.