Katherine “Kathy” Mary Steelman

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Mary Steelman, age 76, of Flowery Branch passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Steelman was born October 31, 1944 to the late John & Mary Dickinson in Pleasantville, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Steelman.  Mrs. Steelman is survived by her children Randy & Shelly Dick of Smithsburg, Maryland; Kimberley & Cary Phillips of Flowery Branch, and John Steelman of Gainesville; grandchildren, Adam & Jennifer Dick, Garrett & Emily Dick, Jacob & Sarah Katherine Phillips and Brandon Steelman; and great-grandchildren, Kaden, Beckham, Camden, Hudson, and Graham Dick; as well as her sister, Carol and Richard Alfonzo and multiple nieces and nephews. 

Kathy was a warrior.  She did things on her own terms.  As a child, she was kicked off the church basketball team for fighting (she was protecting her sister).  In her young adult years, she dragged raced and was a master speed shifter.  Charlie’s years with Coca-Cola meant multiple moves.  Along the way, great friends and memories were created.   Kathy loved to entertain and cook for multitudes of guests.  Guests were always welcomed into their home and made to feel like part of the family.  After moving back to Atlanta, Kathy found her passion.  She renovated homes for single moms or first time homeowners, doing what she could to help families obtain the dream of home ownership.  Her career in real estate led her to her biggest accomplishment, becoming a real estate developer.  During which time she developed a 14-home subdivision and built multiple custom homes.  Kathy worked tirelessly as president and a ACC member for the Summer Crest Homeowners Association for many years.  She was also a member of Sugar Hill Church.  Katherine’s kind heart, great food, warm smile and compassion for others will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Gwinnett Co-Op, 4395 Commerce Drive, Buford, Georgia 30518 or www.ngcoop.org.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Memorial Park South Chapel. Pastor Bobby McGraw will officiate with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 19, 2021.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.