Kathy Jane (Odom) Spivey, 63, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Vero Beach, FL on August 1, 1958. In 1966, she moved with her mother and siblings from Slidell, LA to Ellijay, GA to be closer to her aunt. With three older brothers, Kathy learned to cook at a young age. She always had a servant's heart, especially when it came to family. At age 15 she met her prince charming, William Spivey. These two quickly fell in love and were married for 47 years. They didn't move far from her homestead, deciding to establish their own roots on acreage from William's father. In 1976, their son Christopher was born, followed by son Jamie, two years later. Life was never boring at the Spivey home with boys and Kathy loved to tell stories about their childhood: tadpoles in the freezer, broken windows, missing reptiles in their home, and all the dirt and grime you can imagine. Her boys were her pride and joy. This love was also poured into her two grandchildren, Anna (8) and Luke (6). Grammy would (and did) do anything for these two.
Kathy and William attended Nine Mile United Methodist Church. They sang together in the choir and have been active members for many years. Kathy loved Disney World. Over the span of their marriage, they took 14 trips, most recently in September 2021 to celebrate Luke's 6th birthday. Kathy worked at Royston in Jasper for 38 years. She was proud of her work and was looking forward to a well earned retirement.
Kathy is preceded in death by her father Daniel William Odom and brother David Odom. Survivors include husband, William Spivey of Ellijay, GA, sons and daughter-in-law Christopher and Stephanie Spivey of Tucker, GA, Jamie Spivey and fiance Margaret Osborne of Ellijay, GA, grandchildren Anna and Luke Spivey, mother Naomi Coleman Odom of Ellijay, GA, sisters and brother-in-law Ruth Killian of Chatsworth, GA, Denise and David Hammontree of Jasper, GA, brothers and sisters-in-law James and Becky Shaw of Ellijay, GA, Billy and Jennifer Odom of Ellijay, GA, and Dale Odom of Ellijay, GA. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Nine Mile United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or the Nine Mile UMC Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Service
2:00 pm Saturday, February 12, 2022
Nine Mile United Methodist Church 9252 Chatsworth Hwy Ellijay, Georgia, United States 30540