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Kelli Carothers Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Kelli Lynn Carothers, 43, of South Bend, Indiana, departed in Christ at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012, in her home after a short illness. She was born February 24, 1969, in South Bend, Indiana, to William A. Carothers Sr. and Nancy Carothers. She graduated in 1987 from James Whitcomb Riley High School. Her family of eight children was so delightful to her. The laughter and her quiet spirit made her home. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Nancy Carothers; three daughters, Darshay Foster of Indianapolis, Indiana, Sharay Herron and Kayla Jones, both of South Bend; five sons, Anthony Herron, Kyrin Jones, Kamrin Jones, Jeremiah Jones and Keenin Jones, all of South Bend; a sister, Angel Carothers, and a brother, Jerrod Carothers, both of Indianapolis. She became a happy grandmother of twins, DaRiyah and DaRell Swanson. Precious aunts and uncles with prayer and love for her, she appreciated. An uncle in Marion, Indiana, VA Hospital was dear to her. Cousins who always she will remember their prayers. Nieces and nephew she always loved and enjoyed as company in her home. Kelli always had a smile for everyone. She was preceded in death by her father, William A. Carothers Sr.; brother, William A. Carothers Jr.; an aunt, Rose Wilson; and grandparents, Ashley Carothers, Edna Carothers, Jake Claybrooke and Christine Claybrooke. Funeral services for Kelli Lynn Carothers will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012, in Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc., 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend. Visitation will begin at 12 noon and services at 1 p.m. Visit www.clarkoneal.com to sign her guestbook. Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kelli Carothers
December 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nadia McFerson
December 16, 2012
I send my deepest prayers out to all of Kelli's family. I will truely miss having laughs and seeing her smile. She was a very pleasant person to be around and I will hold on to the memories of her forever. Gone but never forgotten.
Cindy Stallworth Davis
December 15, 2012
Ms.Nancy and Family,
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in your time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Thornburg (Muessel Primary Center)
December 14, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for your family. May you find peace, love, and comfort during this time.
SHERRY WILLIAMS
December 13, 2012
May God BLESS AND BE WITH MS.KELLI FAMILY.I'M PRAYING FOR U ALL. IN GOD NAME.
Shelby McKinney
December 13, 2012
May God give you peace in your time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Markeisha Newbill-Laskowski
December 12, 2012
I can't believe Kelli is gone. She will be missed by many people that loved her. I will never forget her smile. Ms Nancy and the family, you are in my prayers from me and my family.
Madalyn love
December 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Kelli Carothers. May God bless you and hold you near in this time of sorrow.
Tonya T
December 12, 2012
To Ms. Nancy continue to be strong because God is in control and kellie has fallen in his favor. Your days with your grandbabies will be forever your blessing and treasure.
Pamela Nelson, Clay Int.
December 12, 2012
May God bless you in your time or sorrow. God will comfort you and see you through it all!
Barbara Hunt
December 12, 2012
Nancy, My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God be with you.
RHONDA L. EDWARDS
December 12, 2012
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE CAROTHERS FAMILY.
--GOD BLESS...
Judi Adams-Talbott
December 12, 2012
Nancy, when I first got the message that Kelli, passed away, I was lost for words, God, took a angel that he needed in his path, she will be missed, I remember her smile, Kellie, she is out of pain, and with her heavely Father, and family. The Adams, family had a chance to come to know Kellie, and Nancy, if there is anything that we can do please don't hestitate. She will be missed.
Love from: Judi, Keilei, Ric Adams, we love you Nancy
December 12, 2012
Nancy,, my heart and my prayers go out to you and your family which I also consider my family,, may the peace of god be with you.
Brenda Harris and family
Shannon West-Jackson
December 12, 2012
May God comfort the children, grandchildern and family of Kelli @ this time of sorrow. My prayers will go up for daily.
Ron and Fran Bailey
December 12, 2012
Our deepest condolences, May Jesus wrap his arms around you at this time and ease your grief, our prayers will go out for you and and your family.
Jaymaya Watson
December 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOHN MILLER
December 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karmen Duke
December 12, 2012
May your memories bring your comfort at this very difficult time. God bless you.
Denise Henderson
December 12, 2012
Ms.Nancy, God bless you in this time of sorrow.Praying for you and your grandchildren. I have been by your side through, it all and you have ALWAYS put GOD in charge and for this reason I know you are going to make it through.God bless you!!
RONALD BUNTYN
December 12, 2012
KELLI U WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED! MY GOD GUIDE YOUR SOUL AND STRENGTHEN YOUR FAMILY
Randy Jones
December 12, 2012
To the Family of Kelli Carothers. You all are in my Thoughts and Prayers in such a difficult time! Kelli will be missed! May God take care of you all! Be encouraged and trust in God!
Demetrias Page
December 8, 2012
To the Kelli Carothers Family, you have my deepest condolences and I pray that God will cover you all with the blood of his Son Jesus
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