Kathy Elaine Cree

Kathy Elaine Cree, 64 of Valdosta, GA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her residence. Kathy was born on February 16, 1959, in Valdosta to the late Evalane and Albert Nussbaum. She served as a legal Secretary for most of her career. Kathy enjoyed playing darts, photography, computers, and was an avid reader. She was a longtime member of the Professional Secretaries International society. She loved her children and considered them both as “her favorite child” and had a deep love for any and all animals. Kathy is preceded in death by her brother, Andy Nussbaum and her aunt, Alice DeVane.
Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Atkins (Russell) of Lake Park, GA; son, Jamey Cree of Valdosta, GA; granddaughter, Raylen Brown of Lake Park; brother & sister in-law, Tony and Daphni Nussbaum of Asheville, NC; aunt & uncle, Susan and Cecil Roberson of Valdosta, GA; uncle, Tommy DeVane of Valdosta, GA; aunt, Mary Jackson of Grants Pass, OR; uncles, Eddie Nussbaum (Elaine) of Nashua, NH and Henry Nussbaum (Joanne) of Grants Pass, OR; nephews, Randy, Drew and Hayden Nussbaum of Asheville, NC along with numerous cousins and extended family.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Messages of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.musicfuneralservices.com The Cree family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.