Paula Jo Kelley

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Paula Jo (Kenrick) Kelley, 49, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Paula was born to Charles and Delores (Hendrix) Kenrick on May 24, 1966 in Woodward, OK. She grew up in Yukon and Binger, OK and attended Yukon Elementary Schools and Binger High School graduating with the class of 1984. After high school Paula attended Western Oklahoma State University and Cameron University where she graduated with a B.S. in education. She continued her education at National Louis University earning her master degree in education. On December 13, 1985, Paula married William John Kelley in Las Vegas, NV. To this union two daughters were born Ambra Leigh and Erin Elizabeth Kelley.

Paula and William resided in Altus, OK, Ramstein, Germany and settled in Fayetteville, NC. Paula enlisted in the National Guard Army. After the National Guard, Paula worked as an elementary teacher at the Fort Bragg Schools for 22 years. Her hobbies included arts and crafts, reading, and dancing. Paula will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and students.

Paula is preceded in death by her mom Delores Kenrick and her brother Brian Kenrick.

She is survived by her husband William Kelley of Fayetteville; two daughters Ambra Kelley and Erin Kelley of Fayetteville; father, Charles Kenrick of Foss, OK; sister, Monte Cogswell and her husband Dan Jr. of Fritch, TX; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held 6:00 -7:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2016 at LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304.

A service to celebrate her life will begin at 7:00 PM following the visitation with Rev. Robert Staples officiating.

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