KELLY BRENNAN

KELLY BRENNAN obituary, West Melbourne, FL

KELLY BRENNAN

KELLY BRENNAN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2010.
Kelly Brennan - West Melbourne - Kelly Brennan, age 46, was taken from us on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet
and the winds long to play with your hair"
...Kahlil Gibran

Beloved wife of Gino Rallo; devoted daughter of Alice Dobson; treasured sister to Beverly Don, Deb Brennan, Colleen Hekemian, and Kimber Brennan; cherished aunt to Molly and Daniel Hekemian, Cameron Brennan, and Brennie Don; stepmom to James, Katherine and Megan Rallo; friend to countless numbers of great people. Life cut short... Kelly was amazing, breathtakingly beautiful, and full of love and laughter. Her smile could brighten the gloomiest day. She had a contagious sense of humor... All who knew and loved her will carry the laughter with them for a lifetime... A kind and highly skilled recovery nurse at Holmes Regional Medical Center, her colleagues and patients loved her. Kelly also volunteered her time and expertise as a recovery room nurse for medical mission work. She went to Morocco with ISMS Operation Kids and helped over 60 children in 10 days. An avid cyclist and kayaker, she started raising money for Multiple Sclerosis by bike riding and proceeded to create a group of cyclists that raised money for MS called "Kellys Heroes". She loved the out doors and always had to keep moving. Kelly loved her family and friends deeply and was always ready and willing to help others. She had a joy of life unmatched by others. She will be deeply missed. Services will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 West Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, on Saturday, February 27th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National MS Society Mid Florida Chapter, 2701 Maitland Center Pkwy, Ste 100, Maitland, FL 32751. Arrangements by South Brevard Funeral Home, Melbourne, 321-724-2222. Share memories and sign the family guestbook at www.affuneral.com.

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February 28, 2010

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February 28, 2010

Nancy Barnhouse posted to the memorial.

February 27, 2010

Dee Napoli posted to the memorial.

February 28, 2010

To Kelly's family. I pray that with time, only GOOD memories are preserved, to give you comfort and bring you peace. Kelly was a well respected, professional and caring nurse. We worked together for the past few years in PACU. Her passing leaves us all bewildered and struggling to understand. Our prayers are with you all.

Nancy Barnhouse

February 28, 2010

I first met Kelly about 8 years ago when I was a nursing student at HRMC. Once hired on, she was my preceptor. What a NIGHMARE!!! Kelly was so smart she taught and showed me so much. I am the nurse I am today because of her passion and compassion to be the best. She was always there for me back when I was a student and once I ventured on my own I always knew I could count on her for any help or advise. I am stricken by her loss and pray for all involved in her life. I hope her compassion in life and nursing continues on as it has in me because of her.

Dee Napoli

February 27, 2010

Our beloved Kelly, we will miss you greatly. You were always a very dedicated daughter, sister, cousin, friend, and nurse. You were a true testament of devotion to others. You always showed courageous strength and perseverance. Heaven has another angel.

Sending our love and prayers to our family - Aunt Dee, cousins David and Leah.

George Warmijak

February 27, 2010

Kelly stopped to help when I was next to death from an accident I had at work. She was critical in saving my life. She took much of her personal time to check on my condition at all times during my recovery. She did this even though we had never met before.

She will always be in my heart. People like her renew my faith that there are still people who care for others. What a worderful nurse, friend and beautiful person she was.

February 26, 2010

Our God is a God of love, grace, mercy and peace...Let His peace and mercy be with Kelly's family and friends through this tragic loss. May you all find comfort and His love and know that He turns ALL bad for His good. Praise Him through your storm and He will show His face to all of you in ways that you could never imagine. God Bless you All and my prayers are you find His stength through your loss. She is His precious child.

Melanie Kemmler

February 26, 2010

February 26th. 2010

Kelly and I went through nursing school together. When I first saw her on our first day of class, I thought, "Wow! What a Beautiful woman." We had some clinicals together also. I was amazed at her sense of compassion towards her patients, and her helpfulness towards her fellow nursing students. We became friends durning school. We had a lot of laughs and her sense of humor was wonderful as well as her laugh! We worked on the same floor at HRMC also for a few years. Kelly and I didn't always see eye to eye :-) on things professionally, but I had great respect for her as a professional and a person. She was a completely different person out of work. She was bubbley, playful, mischievious, and had an infectious laugh! I didn't keep in touch with Kelly the last several years, but I thought of her often and hoped she was doing well. Kelly, you will be missed by many, and many lives have been enriched because of you. I'll see you some other time and we will laugh together again.

February 26, 2010

Phil, Alison, Christopher, Andrew & Mike BeswickFri, Feb 26, 2010
We will never forget the wonderful times we spent with Kelly last summer in Florida. Kayaking up the creek and stroking the manatees will be a memory that we will cherish always. Kelly made a tremendous impression on our son Christopher in the short time he knew her and she brought such joy to his heart over those few days she will always be remembered. Kelly was a truly wonderful person and we were all devastated to hear that she'd been taken from those who knew and loved her. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Rest in peace Kelly. All our love Phil, Alison, Christopher, Andrew & Mike xxxxx

Debbie Dorfman

February 26, 2010

Kelly was a friend of mine for 16 years. Although we didn't see each other as often as we used to, every time I saw or talked to her, we picked up right where we left off. She will be missed by so many.

Susan Roundtree

February 25, 2010

Kelly was a dear friend of mine. She was an inspiration to me both personally and professionally. Her passing is a huge loss. I miss her tremendously as do many others.

Linda Ayala

February 25, 2010

I never knew Kelly, but my very dear friend, Kelly's sister Kimber, spoke often and fondly of her baby sister. Therefore I grieve as well at Kelly's passing. It seems that a great sense of humor is a family trait because Kimber always makes me laugh! To the entire family I send my love and my heart will be with you as you lay Kelly to rest on Saturday.

Kevin Holder

February 25, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Kelly at HRMC; she was always one of the bright spots of my day. She had a great sense of humor and always treated her patients like they were family. She will be missed and I will never forget her smile. My thoughts and prayers go out the her family.

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