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Carolyn KELLEY Obituary

KELLEY, Carolyn Sue 75, went home to her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. Carolyn was a devoted wife, sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the daughter of Anna Bluska and William Vanblskirk, born in Charlston, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Steven Kelley; sister, Brigitta Fromme; son, James Noblitt and his wife, Carrie; son, Richard Noblitt; daughters, Lisa Riggins and husband Chris, Michele Tindel and husband James, Heather Brooks and husband Lance. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Carolyn loved spending time singing, listening to gospel music and attending gospel music concerts around the community. She never drover her vehicles anyplace without trying to entertain those who were around her. She was also an avid supporter and season ticket holder of the Tampa Bay Lighting hockey team. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Crist Fellowship Church, 300 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa Florida, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Visitation with the family will be from 10-11 am with a celebration of life to follow at 11 am. The family will have a private gathering after the services. She will be inurned at Bay Pines National Cemtery.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Apr. 5 to Apr. 9, 2023.

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Sheri (Fromme) Urban

April 29, 2023

To the family - I was shocked and saddened to hear of Carolyn's passing. May God comfort you during this difficult time and may your memories provide comfort, warmth, and smiles to heal the hole in your hearts. Carolyn was a wonderful lady who enjoyed making people around her smile. I remember her home was always filled with owls and lots of love for her family and friends. Her heart was full of love and she always passed on tidbits of wisdom (even though we were too young to understand at the time). She will be dearly missed by family and friends both near and far. You have my condolences, prayers for strength and healing, but most of all love!

Martha

April 15, 2023

I´m So saddened to hear this news. What an amazing lady! She and Steve would give us photos of herself with our dad Waylon at church and she even made a T-shirt with their photo. So much love was evident in how she accepted and encouraged everyone.

Paul Torres

April 5, 2023

Love and prayers to Carolyn Kelley family and friends also God bless you to Carolyn Kelley family and friends also I love my friend Carolyn Kelley very much also I miss my friend Carolyn Kelley very much also Rest In pease. Amen. Your friend Paul Torres

P. S. Paul love Carolyn forever very much also Happy Easter´s Day to Carolyn Kelley family and friends. Your friend Paul Torres.

Hatchet

April 5, 2023

One of my favorites is I was about 6-7 years old and was riding with her and at one point we were going about 120 Miles per hour and I was loving it. I know she is in heaven with her mother and father and that makes me smile.

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15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Crist Fellowship Church

300 E. Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL

Apr

15

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Crist Fellowship Church

300 E. Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL

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11005 N US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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