Polly Kelly Bloodworth

     Polly Kelly Bloodworth, age 91, passed peacefully from her earthly life on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

     She was born May 21, 1933, in Kelly, the daughter of Henry Cleveland Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Squires Kelly. In addition to her parents Polly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gordon Bennett Bloodworth and grandson, Benny Bloodworth.

     Polly is survived by her son, Bennett Kelly Bloodworth; daughter, Sheila Bloodworth Ford (Bobby); daughter-in-law, Cammy Bloodworth; special niece, Linda Simpson Wallace; grandchildren, Lyndsey B. Buchanan (Duane), Robert Ford and Leah Ford; granddaughter-in-law, Renee Bloodworth; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

     Polly was an extraordinary woman of God whose resounding faith and love for her family was unmatched. Her brightly shining light often served as a guiding influence on all those around her. Those who knew Polly well will remember her passion for family, for cooking for those she loved, and maintaining a warm, immaculate and welcoming home. She was a true example of what it was meant to be a Wife, Mama, Nana, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Her presence in our lives will be forever missed, but we find solace in knowing she is at peace and rejoicing with her Almighty Father and with Gordon and Benny.

     The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Atkinson Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Smith conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

     Burial will follow in Atkinson Cemetery.

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     A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

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