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Kelly Poeppelman Obituary
Kelly L. Poeppelman, 38, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
Kelly was born in San Antonio, Texas, on April 7, 1985, to John and Leigh Poeppelman. They moved to Elkhart, Indiana, in 1988. She graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School in 2003 and from Florida State University in 2008.
She worked as a bar manager in the Santa Rosa Beach area. She loved and lived the best and coolest life she could and made so many great friends who adored her. Kelly loved the beach and never met a stranger.
She leaves behind her parents, John and Leigh Poeppelman of Elkhart, Indiana, and a brother, Bryan Poeppelman and wife Holli Mellick of Mason, Ohio, as well as grandmother Dororthy Poeppelman of Sidney, Ohio, and numerous other extended family members.
She will be truly missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 4 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alaqua Animal Refuge at alaqua.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Poeppelman
Rhonda Bundy
October 20, 2024
Still just doesn´t seem possible. Way to young!
Judy Ferrebee
November 5, 2023
Dear Leigh & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Dave and Pat Holmes
November 5, 2023
John & Leigh and family, so sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of soccer and school. Kelly was so sweet. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Jo Lovette
October 31, 2023
Leigh and family so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs your way,
Sally Faus
October 30, 2023
Leigh & John, I´m so sorry to hear of Kelly´s passing. May she rest in peace. And may God hold you in his arms for comfort.
Lisa MacDonald
October 30, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss Leigh. I didn´t know your sweet Kelly but reading through the other tributes on this site give a really good sense of what a lovely, special person she was. May God wrap you up in his loving arms and keep you safe as you journey to and from in the coming days. Prayers for PEACE
Cricket
October 29, 2023
Kelly, I´m just hearing and I´m just . Girl you know I loved you and you were always so cool to be around. I wish I could´ve seen you again and hugged you. I love you
Doug Kilborn
October 29, 2023
May God Bless Kelly and all who loved her. Prayers to her family and many dear friends @ The Red Bar.
Eileen Martin
October 29, 2023
Leigh, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Kathy Garrity
October 28, 2023
Always so real and beautiful! Great friend to so many. May you rest in peace, Kelly! You will be sorely missed in our entire community. Hugs to all of your most loved friends and family
Rhonda
October 28, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly's family. I worked with Leigh at EGH. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Shelley Rosa
October 28, 2023
May you rest at peace you sweet and caring soul. We have many times out and about the beach was where many adored you .Sending condolences to your family and close ones. Until we meet again.
Shelley Rosa
Friend from 30a
Kathy Hanson
October 28, 2023
Leigh and family, Thinking of you and your daughter. May God wrap His arms around you at this very sad time. My deepest condolences.
Melissa Troxel
October 28, 2023
Leigh I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Jackson
October 28, 2023
Leigh,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Pam (Steele) Jackson
Bob and Kimberley Lichty
October 28, 2023
John and family, Kimberley and I are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you.
Cindy Templeton
October 28, 2023
John. So sorry to read of the passing of your daughter . May GOD comfort your family at this time as you cherish the wonderful times you had together. Keeping all of you in my prayers. Cindy Templeton
Allen Will
October 27, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rhonda Bundy
October 27, 2023
I still can´t believe this!!! So sad to hear that this special light is gone until we meet again
Memori Spence
October 27, 2023
Kelly is the BEST! We will miss her dearly
Cindy and Denny Thompson
October 27, 2023
Kelly was like one of our own children. She grew up alongside our son, Chris. She was always smiling and welcoming. We appreciated her bohemian nature.
We love you John and Leigh, Bryan and Holli.
We will keep her in our hearts and hold her in our prayers
Laura Bolakowski
October 27, 2023
Leigh and John- I´m so sad for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable tragedy. May God surround you with memories of great times and peace.
Love to you- Laura
Christine Smith
October 27, 2023
There are no words. But an understanding of this says it all. My thoughts and love are with her friends and family who will mourn her passing. We will remember the best of times and hold her close to our hearts.
Julie Penkala
October 27, 2023
John & Leigh,
Our deepest condolences.
Way too young to have left us.
John & Julie Penkala
Amy Lunder
October 27, 2023
John I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
TreAnn K Smith
October 27, 2023
I am so sorry to learn this. Lifting you all up in prayer Leigh and family.
TreAnn Smith
The Ed Magaruh Family
October 27, 2023
Our hearts are heavy in hearing of Kelly´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends during this time of grief.
The Ed Magaruh Family
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