Andrea Gail Laska

Andrea Gail Laska, age 47, of Tifton, Georgia, passed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on October 29, 1978, in Waycross, GA, to parents Charles Felton Ussery and Lydia Ann Watson Walker-Smith.

Andrea was a dedicated retail manager for many years. She deeply loved her husband and family, who were the center of her life. Andrea also found joy in writing poetry about Jesus, growing beautiful flowers, and cooking for those she loved. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Georgia football, cheering them on with pride.

She is survived by her loving husband, Steven Laska of Tifton, GA; daughter, Skye Carbaugh of Windsor, PA; sons, Brayden Kollman of Marshal, MN and Cross Fuller of Bainbridge, GA; bonus children, Bud Laska of Wellington, CO, Nicole Laska of Thomasville, GA, Abigail Laska of Pavo, GA and Andrew Laska of Tifton, GA; grandchild, Isla Carbaugh of Windsor, PA; mother and step father Ann Walker-Smith and Patrick of Valdosta, GA; father Charles Ussery of Valdosta, GA; maternal grandmother, Lillian Starling of Valdosta, GA; sisters, Crystal Jernigan (Cam) of Valdosta, GA, and Jennifer Harrell (Wesley) of Lakeland, GA; brothers, Charles Ussery (Melissa) of Richmond Hill, GA and Andrew Ussery of Valdosta, GA and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 1, 2025, in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Laska family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.