~ Our Beloved Kelly ~
Kelly Jo Valencia passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, January 15, 2021. She was 61 years old. Her strength was beyond measure, only surpassed by her endless love for her children.
Kelly was born on June 29, 1959 in Encino, California. She was raised, oldest of five children, and spent her entire life in various parts of Southern California, most recently residing in Thousand Oaks since 2009.
Kelly obtained her Bachelors’ Degree in English and pursued a successful career in Finance, most recently as Chief Financial Officer. Her most cherished role was as mother to her beautiful daughters and adoring son. There was no greater “mother-bear” than Kelly. They were her heart, her life. In parallel she was a beloved grandmother, sister, daughter and auntie, deeply loved by her parents, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
She was surrounded throughout life by treasured friends near and far, old and new, from all areas of life be it school, work, church or neighbors. Many of whom have carried from childhood to now. All of whom she loved and touched deeply.
Her Faith was her foundation. She loved our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and took refuge in him daily. Psalm 91:4. We take comfort in knowing we will see her again in Heaven.
Kelly is survived by her loving family, son Christopher Mark Bradley, 35, daughters Rebecca Chandler Valencia, 18, and Rachel Chandler Valencia, 16, grandchildren Taylor Ann Bradley, 9, Israel Micah Bradley, 5, and Isaiah Christopher Bradley, 3, her parents Donald Francis Chandler, 85, and Darlyne Ann Chandler, 82, and her siblings Tracy Lynne Chandler, 60, Lori Ann Chandler, 59, Joseph Howell Chandler, 53, and Michael Dirk Chandler, 51.
We love you and miss you dearly Kelly. The peace of Christ be with us all.