Our family is sad to announce the unexpected passing of Carlie Noelynne Kelley. She was in a fatal car accident on January 15, 2022. Carlie had just turned 18 years old.

Carlie was born September 16, 2003 in Eureka to Charlie Kelley and Jamie Mazzone of Weitchpec.

Carlie’s love and light made this world a better place for all that knew her. She was a bright, sweet, powerful and constant love source in so many of our lives. Even as a baby and young child, she loved BIG. Carlie saw goodness in everyone and formed relationships that will last beyond our lifetime. She definitely “paid it forward” through her heart!

Carlie is survived by her father, Charlie Kelley, her mother, Jamie Mazzone, her grandparents, Richard and Patti Kelley and Ron Sharp and Debi Mazzone, Granny Winona French, her great-grandparents, Barbara and Robert Soos. Her brothers, Kyle Muth (Kirstin), Taylor Muth (Jennifer) Thomas Kelley (Emily), and her sister, Taleena French. Carlie will also be sorely missed by her soul sisters, Tenaya Gensaw, Kaya Norris-French, Mi-kayla French and Tashena French.

Thomas Morrison, Carlie’s childhood sweetheart, was blessed to have and share her love for years.

Carlie is also survived by her extended family and dear friends, Dana Klein and her crew, Elijah, Georgia, Kameko, Joey and her long-time anchor, her solid, steady bestie/sister, Lily. Thank you all for sharing your homes, hearts and guiding her to her peace place.

Carlie was preceded in death by her Uncle Richie Kelley, Jay-Jay Price, Stevie Eli Burton, Damian French and her great-grandparents Janice and Joseph Burton and Ruth Agnes and Charles Kelley. We are certain their reunion has been joyous with all the family and friends welcoming her. A friend recently shared something his father shared with him as a child. He was told that Heaven can’t just be filled with old people. That some young need to be there to bring joy. Carlie will certainly bring Joy!

Carlie shared a deep love with her aunts and uncles, growing up with some of them. Tim, Richie, David and her very special Auntie Menetta. She leaves so many loving cousins, great aunts and uncles, and those friends she considered family. We are grateful for each of you that formed Carlie’s “Village”, as it truly does take a village to raise a child!

Carlie had a special way with the little ones in her life, and they brought her great joy. She loved her “littles”! Kyle and Kristin, Taylor and Jennifer, Morgan and David, Tim and Kassie, Kevin and Menetta, Rachael, Denise, Jamie and William, Analyn and Jeremy, Tessa, and so many others… Carlie loved you all and loved loving your babies!

May Carlie’s energy and presence continue to shine through all that knew and loved her. Let us always have faith in the goodness offered in our daily lives. Let us be our best, love our best and be good to one another and continue sharing her goodness.

A Celebration of Carlie’s Life will be held this Sunday, April 10 at the Trinidad Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us to Celebrate Carlie’s goodness, her heart, her spirit, her shine, her giggle, her spunk and her love. There will be a pot-luck meal, so please bring your favorite dish, side, salad or dessert and a beverage. We plan to move the celebration to Moonstone Beach after the luncheon, so be prepared for any weather. Please bring your family, stories, perhaps a kite or bubble wand and your love for Carlie!

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