Kelly Plunkett

February 14, 1964 – September 2, 2011

A memorial service is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, October 1, at First United Methodist Church in Bryan, Texas.

A celebration of life will follow in the Christian Life Center from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church.

Kelly Cartwright Plunkett was raised in Bryan, Texas. Kelly was a 1982 graduate of Bryan High School and was a member of the Viking twirling team, served as class Vice-President, and was the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award to list a few of her many accomplishments.

After graduation, Kelly went on to pursue her undergraduate studies at Sam Houston State University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in RTF (Radio, Television, and Film) in 1986. During her time at Sam Houston State, Kelly was a very active member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

After graduation from Sam Houston State University, Kelly went on to pursue her career and established her name in the marketing profession. Kelly's career began at the Needham, Johnson, and Lovelace law firm in Dallas.

Her twenty-three year career included her own public relations business and working for the Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria, California before retiring as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Morven Park in Virginia. Kelly's professional accomplishments, relationships, and the impact she made in numerous lives, was truly inspirational.

Kelly leaves a true legacy and a standard for many to follow by the example she set. The way she lived and loved life was infectious.

Kelly was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend. There was no greater passion in Kelly's life than her commitment to her family and friends.

Kelly will truly be missed, but her love, laugh, and infectious smile will be with us forever.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Michael Plunkett; and daughters, Madeline and Caroline Plunkett. Other family includes her mother, Linda Thomas; her father, Bill Cartwright and his wife Barbara; brother, Chris Cartwright and his wife, Regina. Extended family includes her father and mother-in-law, Lawrence R. Plunkett Sr. and Judy; brothers-in-law, Lawrence R Plunkett Jr. and wife Lisa, Daniel T. Plunkett and wife Eliska, and David W. Plunkett; and sister-in-law, Sarah E. Martin and husband Chris. Nephews include, CJ Cartwright, Thomas Plunkett, and Jack Martin. Nieces include, Allison Warmbir, Tucker Plunkett, Kristina Plunkett, Clare Plunkett, Analise Plunkett, and Elisabeth Martin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Plunkett College Fund", payable to, Edward Jones, 7420 Alban Station Blvd., Suite B-202, Springfield, VA 22150, Attn: Terri Romano, 703-644-6046 for questions, or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.