Kelly Linn (Hall) O’Connell

 

September 2, 1966 – April 28, 2025

 

Kelly Linn (Hall) O’Connell of Columbus, Ohio, born September 2nd 1966, age 58, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord and reunited with her dear mother in Heaven on April 28th 2025.

 

A 1984 graduate of Grove City High School, Kelly was proud to be both a majorette and cheerleader for the Greyhounds. Growing up, she was actively involved at Lincoln Baptist Church. Her faith was important to her from a young age, and she loved being part of the youth group and cheering for the Lincoln Baptist Lions basketball team.

 

Kelly was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Hall, and sister-in-law Mary Pat O’Connell. She is survived by her loving father, John Timothy Hall; her devoted husband, David O’Connell; and her loving son, Timothy O’Connell.

 

She also leaves behind her brothers David (Jen) Hall and Ben (Jacqueline) Hall; her sisters Michelle (Dan) Tager and Stephanie Hall (Will); and many cherished nieces and nephews: Courtney (Alex), Josh (Lillie), Maddie (Mike), Devyn, Jaycee, Danny (Jessica), Tommy, Sarah, Kane and Jillian. Kelly was also a proud great-aunt to Elijah, Morgan, Teegan, Kinsley, Colson, Charlie, and Ruth.

 

She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Kathy Neff and Sheila (Jon) Tremain, along with nieces Amanda Powell and Shannon Tremain.

 

Kelly loved her family and friends deeply and always brought joy to any gathering. Like her mom, she especially loved holidays, family get-togethers, and making memories with the people she cared about. She was also a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes—Go Bucks!

 

Throughout her career, Kelly worked at Papa John’s, Pitt Ohio, and Forward Air. No matter where she worked, she built lasting friendships and touched the lives of many.

 

While we miss her deeply, we hold on to the hope and promise of eternal life and look forward to seeing her again one day.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kelly’s memory can be made to: 

The Church Next Door

5755 Feder Rd.

Columbus, OH 43228

 

A celebration of Kelly’s life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at: 

The Church Next Door

5755 Feder Rd.

Columbus, OH 43228

 

Visitation from 11:30 a.m. -  12:30 p.m. and service starting at 12:30 p.m. Dan Patton will be officiating.