Kelly Leigh Osborn

Osborn, Kelly Leigh

Kelly Leigh Osborn, born September 8 th , 1981 in Tucson, AZ, passed away in her sleep September 12 th , 2026, at the age of 45 in Tucson. Born to Charles T Osborn and Susan C Mallett. Kelly moved with her mom to Seattle when she was 7 years old. She spent 2 summers with her dad in Tucson before moving to live with him permanently when she was 10 years old. Kelly flourished in school and developed many lifelong friendships. At the age of 16 Kelly was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Kelly persevered and began working when she was 18. She had many jobs but excelled in customer service. Her last job was with Convergence before she had to stop due to health issues. During this time, she had helped raise her best friend’s children, Raymond and Ceirra, after their mother was killed. Kelly was fostering 2 young girls, Raelynn and Amilani, in the last few years of her life which gave her tremendous joy and purpose. Kelly was the most giving and caring person, giving all of herself to her many friends and family. She did not know how to say no.

Kelly will be forever missed, leaving a void in so many lives.

Survived by her father Charles “Chuck” Osborn, stepmother, Helen Davis, mother Susan Mallett Pope, stepfather Rick Pope, half sister Jessica Pope, uncles Kevin and Scott Osborn, aunts Joanne Mallett and Sylvia Mallett Meeks and numerous nieces and nephews,

A memorial and reception to be held at a later date.