- Date Of Birth: October 2, 1955
- Date Of Death: August 12, 2019
- State: Georgia
Kathy Ann Volker, 63, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 following a long, courageous fight with cancer. She was a fun-loving, compassionate, creative soul who lit up a room and made friends easily. Kathy possessed a dry, witty sense of humor and took great joy in playing practical jokes on family and friends. She was a good listener and would speak her mind. She had the rare gift of being able to challenge you while embracing and valuing you at the same time. She connected with people and those who knew her well would say they were better people for having known her.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1955 and spent her high school years in Cullman, AL. She was a graduate of Cullman High School and of Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.
She was an avid golfer and enjoyed vacations with her husband and children to golf and beach destinations across the continent. Pebble Beach was a favorite spot as it allowed her to enjoy both golf and the ocean, with the comforting sound of the waves crashing ashore. Pet dogs were treasured companions to her throughout her life. She was a passionate sports fan and fervent follower of the Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Colts. She was overjoyed that she was able to experience both teams winning championships. She was also incredibly creative and loved a variety of crafts, particularly sewing and decorating.
Her lifelong compassion for others is best exemplified in the following story.
In addition to her husband, Mark Volker, Kathy is survived by her three sons, Kyle Pittman, Brian Volker (Lauren) and Patrick Volker; her loving stepmother, Brenda Brown; two sisters, Pam Allen and Sherry Patterson; brother Roger Brown; her grandson Jackson Volker; as well as a number of other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Brown; her beloved daughter, Elizabeth Volker, and her first husband, Larry Pittman.
