Kelly Kacala

Kelly Lynn Kacala, passed into our heavenly Father's arms on Monday, July 29, 2019.  She was born May 11, 1974 in Cleveland Ohio.  She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and all those who knew her admired her strength throughout this journey.
Kelly graduated from Summerville High School in 1993.  She moved to Albany, Ga where she worked for Lowes and Eye Associates until she relocated to the St. Martin in 2007 and went to work at The Center for Eye Care until her passing.
She was a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2785 of Albany, Ga.  She loved Mardi Gras and was a member of Les Bon Ami Krewe where she was most recently served as President and Ball Captain.
Kelly enjoyed decorating and organizing which of two things that she excelled in.  We will all miss the "Kelly Touch".  She also enjoyed playing darts and won several awards in the MGCDA for league play.   She was a huge fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and loved football season and the office rivalry among her coworkers.  "No Roll Tide for her!"
She was preceded in death by her sister Kimberly Lynn Kacala.  Her paternal grandparents George and Helen Kacala.  Her maternal grandparents Morris and Sylvia Besey.  Her Uncle and Aunt Joseph and Shirley Kacala.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Paul Anthony Landry who was the light of her world; her parents, Emory S. and Evelyn "Lynn" Kacala of Albany, GA; her brother, Kenneth L. Kacala and sister in law Laura Justice-Kacala of Ladson, South Carolina; her nieces, Hunter Justice-Kacala of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Taylor Justice-Kacala of Summerville, South Carolina; Her Aunt Frances Kacala of Cleveland, Ohio; Her godfather Jeffery(April)Kacala of Brooklyn, Ohio; Her godmother Susan Zmudzinski of Cleveland, Ohio and numerous cousins from Cleveland, Ohio;  Her sisters in heart Dagmar "Dagi" Ruffin and Patricia "Pat" Ryan Wood.  She also leaves behind her faithful fur baby "Lulu" who stayed by her side until the end.
Kelly's family wishes to thank Dr. George and Mrs. Patty Thurber and the Center for Eye Care work family for going above and beyond to help Kelly and her son since this fight began over four years ago.   Kelly stated many, many times that she was blessed to work for and be loved by such an awesome work family.
A very special thank you to a member of her work family who was more than her supervisor to Kelly she was her friend "Her Sista" Shelley Simmons McKay for all of her understanding, her abilities to get it done or as she would say "I got you" and her love for Kelly and her son, Paul during this difficult time and throughout the years of their friendship.
Thank you to her hospice nurses Gina, Theresa, Michael and CNA Nicki for their compassion and care.  A special thank you to Mike from DME Express who was amazing.  And to Ms. Delores Lewis her sitter, who is a sweet gentle soul that helped immensely during Kelly's final days.
A very grateful thank you to Dr. Techksell Washington and Sara Lochern, PA of the Regional Cancer Center.  They are a wonderful, amazing and compassionate team.  Kelly "loved" them from the moment Dr. Washington took over her care.
There are two things Kelly will always be in our hearts; a Georgia girl and her Daddy's girl!
In Lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Kelly's name to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019, 6:00-8:00pm at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., at Washington Ave., West Jackson County.