Kelley Renee Martinez (Clarke), of Dade City, Florida, passed on her 59th birthday April 23, 2022 while surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 23, 1963, in Ocala, Florida, the Daughter of Janet Clarke and Charles Clarke(predeceased). She graduated from Leto High School and attended Pasco Hernando Community College. She loved her job of 24 years as a clerk at the Pasco County court house in Dade City, Fl.
She was preceded in death by her son Christopher P. Garcia on Nov 8, 2019.
Kelley is survived by her parents, Janet Clarke; her siblings Christopher Clarke(Patty) and Carol Davis(Keith); her children George Esparza, Jr. and Blake Garcia(Allison); grandchildren Aubriyanna L. Garcia (12), Channing P. Garcia (7), Summer R. Garcia (6), Dawsyn L. Esparza(5), Reid A. Garcia(2); her nieces Jessica Michalak(Wynn) and Sarah Davis; and Nephews Christopher Clarke Jr., Ryan Clarke and Tyler Davis.
Kelly's happiness left a mark on everyone she made contact with. She was known to light up a room when she walked in and for her amazing love for everyone. She treated everyone like family and would drop everything, to help any soul in need. Her unmatchable work ethic and energy kept her living life to the fullest and spending every minute she could with her family and friends. She had a heart of gold and was known for being charasmatic and outgoing. She was a true treasure and the epitome of selflessness and devotion. Her greatest treasures were her kids and grandkids in which she dedicated her life to creating memories with. While having a gentle/loving heart, raising three boys made her tougher than most. She was the brick and mortar in which held her family together. In her spare time, some of her favorite hobbies were playing bingo, bowling, singing and dancing. Kelley was one amazing lady and she will never be forgotten.
Kelley will be laid to rest May 1st, 2022 at Chapel Hill Gardens located at 11441 US-301 N, Dade City, FL 33525. Visiting hours in the chapel will commence at 10:00 A.M. for immediate family and close friends and 11:00 A.M. for everyone else who held a part in Kelley's life. Chapel service is to begin at noon, burial service to precede immediately after.
Preceding the burial service, the family would like to invite everyone who knew Kelley to 25735 Cypress Head Place, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544, to share stories and celebrate the beautiful life and soul of Kelley.
Visitation
Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Sunday, May 1, 2022
11:00 AM
11441 US HIGHWAY 301
Dade City, Florida 33525
Funeral Service
Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center
Sunday, May 1, 2022
12:00 PM
11441 US HIGHWAY 301
Dade City, Florida 33525
Committal Service
Chapel Hill Gardens
Sunday, May 1, 2022
11531 Hwy 301
Dade City, Florida 33525