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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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
RIP my friend Had some fun times You will be missed
You will forever be my in my heart. I will always remember us trying to be the first one to wish each other happy birthday first. You helped me in some of my hardest days. I will love you and miss you my sweet dear birthday buddy
I’m so sorry for your loss Jerry. I met Kay at the Asheville VA when you and my husband were up there for surgery. We struck up a conversation and exchanged phone numbers and emails. She was such a sweet person. I pray that God will wrap you in his arms and give you the comfort you need at this time. I will add you to our prayer list at church God bless you.