Kelly Lea Baughman
Obituary

Kelly Lea Baughman (Gorman) was born in Culver City, CA on September 28, 1969 to Ronald and Darla (Lake) Gorman. She passed away peacefully at the City of Hope in Duarte, Ca on November 25, 2025 at the age of 56. She was a resident of Cottonwood, CA where she had lived for 28 years. Kelly was preceded in death by her mother Darla, who passed in October of 2014. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Baughman, her four children: Christina, Robert, Sean and Ryan; her six stepchildren: Toni, Christopher, Michael, Heather, Raymond and Lindsay.

Kelly is also survived by Ronald Gorman (Father), Debbie Hellman (Sister), Glen Gorman (Brother), Sandy Lake (Aunt), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She was a graduate of Culver City High and attended various colleges throughout California before becoming the Director of Services for a company serving Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Redding, CA.

Kelly was loved by too many to mention. Her friends list would fill volumes of books due to her innate love and compassion. She lived life to the fullest – always vibrant, engaging, loving, and completely unforgettable.

We have truly lost an incredibly irreplaceable presence in our world. Kelly, go peacefully and know the memories of you will always be loved and cherished by all who were privileged to know you.