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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Mama Kayla, Even though I was blessed enough to call you, not just my friend, but my family for almost 20 years, I feel so robbed. I didn't get nearly enough time with you! I will carry every phone call, every visit, every road trip, every laugh, and every year we shared deep in my heart for the rest of my life. You taught me so much about being a friend, being a wife, being a mother, and being a grandmother. You taught me so much about fighting my own illnesses and showing up every single day to love life to fullest. I love you so much, Kayla. I know that when my own time on this Earth is done you will be one of the first to welcome me home. We will all be there for Jerry as he navigates this painful journey and do our best to ensure he is okay.
To my precious friend. God brought her and Jerryinto my life when my husband was so sick . No more Nights for her no more sickness no more hurting. She taught me how to love her fur babies! I had two wonderful People who we went to concerts together . God hold Jerry Ashley Gabrieland her sons . See you in Heaven one day my friend. Love Lori Orders