Visitation:
Tuesday 1-5 pm
Wednesday 9-1:30 pm

Paula Jo (Kenrick) Kelley, 49 year old resident of Fayetteville, NC, passed away April 7, 2016 in Fayetteville, NC. Paula was born to Charles and Delores (Hendrix) Kenrick on May 24, 1966 in Woodward, OK. She grew up in Yukon and Binger, OK. She 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 Branch. After the National Guard Paula worked as an elementary teacher at the Fort Bragg Schools in North Carolina for 22 years. Her many 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; two daughters Ambra Kelley and Erin Kelley of Fayetteville, NC; 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.