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Kelli KONOPCZYK Obituary

KONOPCZYK, Kelli Ann Kelli Ann Konopczyk, formerly Kelli Ann Tomerlin, a 42-year-old resident of Central Texas passed away, on May 24th, 2017. She was surrounded by family and love at the time of her passing. Kelli was born in 1975 in Orange County, California. She grew up in a Military family and was raised in California, Hawaii, and Arizona. She is a 1993 graduate of Cordova High School, located in Rancho Cordova, California. She is a 1998 graduate of Texas A&M University, located in College Station, TX, earning a bachelors degree in Political Science. Kelli later went on to work in non-profit organizations as an advocacy specialist and grass roots developer in Washington D.C. and New Jersey. Kelli was united by love and marriage in 2002 to David Matthew Konopczyk, of Mountaintop, Pennsylvania. Kelli and David extended their family in Maryland, by having a daughter, Mia Elise in 2004 and a son, Brennan Sadler in 2006. Kelli's children were her ultimate passion and love. In 2010, Kelli and her family relocated to Central, Texas. Kelli also leaves behind her parents, James Douglas Tomerlin and Dema Irene (Sadler) Tomerlin, her niece and nephew, Christopher Tyler Axtell and Mackenzie Jean Axtell, also of Central Texas, as well as scores of true friends and family. Kelli's sister, Kimberly Sue Axtell, passed away in 2012. They are now once again together as they once were so often in this world. Kelli is an intensely passionate person who loved her family and friends so much. She was generous with time and resources, always helping others. Before and even during her own illness, she continued to advocate for patients and cancer research, raising money and awareness for many non-profits locally and across the country. Kelli would want the world to know, as her friends already do, that while she lived and died by the disease of Metastatic Breast Cancer, it never took her spirit and appreciation for life. She has no regrets, she did all that she could do, she did not lose. Cancer did not beat her. By her own account, she lived a wonderful life and she was at peace and ready to join all those she lost before her. Kelli lived her life like we all shouldevery day matters, every moment counts. A remembrance and celebration of Kelli's life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750, in the Worship Center. Kelli was passionate about philanthropy. Those wishing to honor Kelli, can please donate to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Resource Center of Central Texas or Camp Kesem Texas A&M.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on May 27, 2017.
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Konopczyk and Tomerlin Family,
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts forever. I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy Urban

June 9, 2017

So sorry about Kelli's passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret Pickens

June 8, 2017

I'm so sorry about Kelli's passing. The world lost an exceptional person, who will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Thank God for Memories because with them, Kelli lives on. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

Linda Cutino

June 7, 2017

hey David, so sorry to hear of the lose of kelli. there are no words to ez the pain of losing someone so close. But be assured your dad will be showing her around heaven

david and josie RAITTER

June 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace and light.

Ashley Hoff

June 6, 2017

Dave,
I know that there are no words or actions that can take away the pain of your loss. I just want to extend my heart felt sympathies to you and your family.

Nancy Bautista

May 31, 2017

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Kelli Konopczyk. May the God of All bring you Comfort at this difficult time . May he feel your heart with wonderful memories of Kelli to cherish.

Francine

May 30, 2017

May God loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time PSALMS 29:11

May 30, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119: 50, 76

Madelin

May 30, 2017

Dave,

My prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Tracy Steed

May 29, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you find comfort during those days of sadness. Psalm 23 is great comforting words from our Loving Creator.

Madelin

May 29, 2017

So sorry for the loss of Kelli. You will forever be in our prayers.

Linda and Ed Bezdziecki

May 28, 2017

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your love one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your love one again. act 17:31

Madelin

May 28, 2017

Our prayers, condolences, and love are sent your way. Kelli will be greatly missed.

Julie, Mike, Dillon, and Brandon Poe

May 28, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mikeal & Linda Long

May 27, 2017

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Bethany United Methodist Church

10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX

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