Kay Bellamy Sandel, 61, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Born in Corbels Essonne, France on December 25, 1964, she was the daughter of Ginette Bonnomet Denue and her husband, Gary.
Kay volunteered as a coach for indoor soccer at George Hildebran with her grandson’s team. She loved traveling and riding motorcycles with Jerry. She was an avid cruiser and enjoyed sunshine and good times. Kay also loved taking care of senior animals (she ran a rescue in her home) and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her mother and step-father, those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 24 years, Jerry Tomberlin; sons, James Ray Sandel (Lauren) and Gary Michael Sandel; daughter-in-law, Ashley Sirkel; grandchildren, Gabriel Sandel, Declan Stinson, Adelyn Hollaway, Seraphina Sandel, and Theodore Sandel; and a sister, Paula Hill.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, June 19, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026 in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home and entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Kayla was a great friend , Someone I loved talking to , She was an Honest Person Someone I trusted . She was a comfort to me when I lost My Sister . She told me it's ok to cry , So I did , and she was right I felt better . Now I cry for this loss , She can never be replaced , She was One of a kind , and I will never forget her . Always there for others, even when she didn't feel well , She still showed up. For those that loved her . My Heart breaks , But I know in my Heart that this is not the end . We will all see her again , and she will know us . I LOVE YOU KAYLA Rest in the lord and save me a seat .
I have never met a person so friendly as Kayla. She made me feel happy and loved the first time I met her on a cruise. Her commitment to abandonded and older animals made me feel more love for her. We met several times on cruises and shared so many interests and talked for long times. My fondest memory of Kayla, is a cruise where she brought her youngest grandchild and the pride and joy when she introduced him. The joy, glow on her face spoke of true love of a child. Kayla was a wonderful person and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been such a supportive husband. Sending love and prayers to you. Kayla, hope to see you again and I know I will get one of your wonderful hugs.
We love you Kayla and love you Jerry. The memories speak for themselves, we had a lot of good ones.
Jerry and Kayla’s furbabies and her family… I’m so sorry for your loss.. I never got to meet her only on Facebook but her friendship thru her saving senior animals and not just dogs but all senior animals … I knew she had a heart of gold and I wanted to be her friend.. we became very close like sisters…. I will never forget you Sis.. Love you.. Prayers for the whole family and her momma.. …
I’m so sorry for your loss. Have peace in knowing she is in her forever home now in the hands of our Lord Jesus!! My thoughts and prayers are with the family. 🙏✝️🌸
im so so sorry jerry if you need anything call man
Kayla, You were a beautiful angel on earth, your compassion and love for people and animals was so amazing and unmatched. I was blessed to have met you and Jerry. You never met a stranger and were always happy. You are loved so greatly and will be missed by so many. Like you told me, ‘see you in heaven.’ Love you!
My heart breaks to hear of Kayla's passing.. sending an abundance of prayers and condolences..
Jerry I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you big brother April