LAFOURCHE and TERREBONNE PARISHES, LA. 

Obituary for MCCARTHY, KELLY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. and Houma Today, Terrebonne 
Parish, La.

Published: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 

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Kelly Gros McCarthy, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux and Naples, Fla. 
since 1997, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 1, 2010.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly Ministries, 
3805 The Lords Way in Naples.

She is survived by her husband, Tim McCarthy; one brother, David Gros; and one 
sister, Karen Gros.

Kelly's family tree traces back more than 300 years in the United States. 
Enthusiastic about her Cajun heritage, she often enjoyed sharing information and 
stories about the unique food, music, traditions and culture of Southern 
Louisiana.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Nicholls State University and 
a Master of Arts from Florida Gulf Coast University. A devout Christian, Kelly 
shared her faith with all who would listen and introduced many to Christ. She 
also was a musician and artist. Kelly played French Horn and Trumpet as a member 
of her church praise team and wrote several worship songs. As an artist she 
enjoyed painting and photography. Her art was displayed nationally in various 
prestigious galleries and she has won several awards for her artwork. Kelly was 
a devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend.

In lieu of flowers, Kelly has asked us to consider donating to: The Ovarian 
Cancer Research Fund (www.ocrf.org) or The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida 
(www.ocaf.org)

Fuller Funeral Home of Naples, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.

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