Florida
Local Pensacola Resident Debra Rose Kelly Passes Away at 70
Debra Rose Kelly, 70, of Pensacola Florida passed away on July 19, 2026. Debra was born in Pensacola on November 28, 1955. Debra has lived in the area for 70 years and was affiliated with the Bascillica of St. Michaels. Debra…
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- Debra Rose Kelly passed away at 70 on July 19, 2026, in Pensacola.
- She was a long-time member of the Basilica of St. Michael’s and retired from the Escambia County School Board after 35 years.
- The family requests donations to the American Diabetes Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Debra Rose Kelly, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida, has passed away at the age of 70. She died on July 19, 2026, after spending her entire life in the community where she was born on November 28, 1955.
Debra was a valued member of the Basilica of St. Michael’s and dedicated 35 years to the Escambia County School Board before her retirement. She is remembered fondly by her family, including her brothers, Scooter Pursell and Mark Pursell, as well as her stepsons, John Kelly and Jimmy Kelly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Betty, and her brother, Brien. Debra is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who will cherish her memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation in Debra’s name.
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Based on reporting originally published by Pensacola Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. Read the original story.
