Kelly L. Clifton

Kelly L. Clifton, 56, of Carlisle, died Friday March 28, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Wichita, Kansas in 1968, she was the daughter of Frederick and Betty (Cook) Hipp.

Kelly was kind, cheerful, and loving. She never passed up a good garage sale, and enjoyed watching movies and TV. She loved watching live music, dancing, and adored cats and butterflies.

But the thing that gave her the most joy were her two sons. She absolutely loved watching them play sports and was their biggest fan. She was also quite active in the local school community, working for over 20 years as a Lead Cook for South Middleton School District.

She is survived by her husband: Curt Clifton, of Carlisle; her sons: Derek Clifton, of Maryland and Kyle Clifton, of Carlisle as well as her brother: Darren Hipp, of Carlisle and her sister: Jennifer Hipp (Austin Lavoie), of Hawaii.

In lieu of flowers and in acknowledgement for Kelly’s love of animals, memorial contributions in Kelly’s name may be made to: Speranza America Rescue, 1216 Brandt Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.