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Carol Jane Barlow
12/15/1943 - 10/13/2026
Obituary For Carol Jane Barlow
Carol Jane (Kelly) Barlow, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Born on December 15, 1943, Carol was the daughter of the late Ruth Kelly. She graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and dedicated her career to caring for others as a Registered Nurse.
In addition to her mother, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Kelly.
Carol leaves behind her beloved son, Frank P. Barlow (Alma); her sisters, Sharon Cunningham (Don) and Ruth Hammel (Jim); and her nieces and nephews, Erin Parton (Steve), Patrick Kelly, Jim Hammel (Shauna), Kelly Hammel (Rich), Beau Cunningham (April), and Abigail Cunningham. She is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Molly Malone’s in Covington, Kentucky. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate Carol’s life.
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