Carol-Ann Newhook Kelley

Passed March 4, 2026

Panama City, FL

We are sad to announce that on March 4, 2026, at the age of 71, Carol-Ann Newhook Kelley of Panama City, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Carol-Ann's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Newhook and Stella Newhook; her sister Pauline Etheridge; and her nephew Trenton Etheridge. She is survived by: her husband Steve Kelley; her daughter Chantel Ford; her brothers, Roger (Connie Kelley) and Mark (Robyn Robbins); her nephew Scott Etheridge; and her close friend Marcia Avery. She is also survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home (2403 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32405). A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 10th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

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