Kelly Ann Bongard

Kelly Ann Heistand (Bongard), 65, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on December 31, 2025.

Kelly Ann's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the Churchyard.

Kelly Ann is survived by her loving husband, Terry Bongard; her daughter, Brooke Bongard (Sorrell); her son-in-law, Michael Sorrell; her treasured grandchildren, Adriana and Eli Sorrell; her parents, Beverly and James Heistand; her brother, Jimmy Heistand; her sister-in-law, Anne Heistand; and her sister Tara Frey.

Kelly Ann was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. Compassionate, kind, and loving, she was the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother anyone could wish for. She loved deeply and left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Her love story with Terry was nothing short of a fairy tale. Terry loved her since the second grade - delivering handmade gifts, chasing her around the neighborhood, and patiently winning her heart. From that moment on, they built a life together that many people dream of. True soul mates.

Kelly Ann's greatest joy was her family, especially her precious grandchildren. Though her time with Adriana and Eli was short, the love and memories she created with them were truly unforgettable. She will never be forgotten and has blessed us all more than she could have ever known.

She left us too soon, but the mark she left on every heart will last for generations. Kelly Ann's memory will continue to live on.

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365