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Kathleen Socha Obituary
"This woman was something else," said Andi Kulp, Socha's business partner for more than 35 years.
She was the CEO, president and award-winning creative director of Phase One Design Service, Inc. Her clients included Chase Bank, Lowes, Coca-Cola, Chick-Fil-A and NAPA.
"She started the company with $600 and grew it to $14 million," said Kulp.
Socha also did design work for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and The World Cup.
A graduate of the University of Florida, she was a sought-after speaker for retail design, advertising and graphic design, speaking at trade shows and events around the world.
Kathleen Fitzsimmons Socha, of Griffin died Thursday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She was 65. Read the news obituary
Memories and Condolences
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14 Entries
Bill Carter
April 24, 2019
I was devastated to learn just today that Kathy died four years ago. I first met her in 1973 in Gainesville, FL. I was a VP at a bank and handled the advertising and public relations. Kathy was a student at UF and did freelance graphic design work on the side. She handled several freelance projects and assignments for us during the next 2 years. I was always impressed with her professional approach and problem solving abilities. She was soft-spoken and always had a smile. Even then I knew Kathy Socha was going places.
Five years later we were both attending an advertising conference in Tampa and renewed our friendship. The last time we spoke was years ago when she and Andi Kulp had a product idea for one of my advertising clients. She was a beautiful person and a great talent. I will miss her forever.
May 26, 2015
You were a leader, a creative genius, a motivator, a visionary. You moved forward with confidence in your staff, suppliers and clients and made history with your concepts and follow through. You always shared the accolades for a job well done and shouldered the responsibility when things were less than perfect. Your were and are my hero.
Andi Kulp, senior partner with Kathleen F. Socha for over three decades.
May 25, 2015
You are the love of my life and always will be. Thank God for giving us over 30 wonderful years together.
Calvin Hill
January 14, 2015
My deepest and sincere condolences to Kathys family. Today I discovered that Kathy passed away last year. I was an employee of the Michels Group in 1987- 1989. What a blessing it was to know her. A TRUE professional, great visionary and just a wonderful employer
B Johnson
November 30, 2014
Please accept my condolences and draw strength and comfort from God's word. For he has promised to bring death to an end in the near future.
Aikens
November 11, 2014
So sorry for the lost of your dear loved one..take courage that death is not the end .Christ Jesus raised his friend Lazarus back to life and in the near future he will do so on even a far grander scale billions will be raised up from the dead...
S Sheree
November 9, 2014
My deepest condolences for the loss of Kathy. In your moments of sorrow please allow God and His Word the Bible be your source of strength and comfort. (Is. 41:10)
November 8, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Kathleen's passing. She was such a talented and meek accomplished woman. Cherish her memory and rely on the God who gives comfort and peace to sustain you. (Psalms 55:22)
November 7, 2014
I sorry for your lost. Remember the faith man Job said:" If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?... You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hand you will have a yearning. "
R Smith
November 6, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family and friends at this time. May you find comfort in the Almighty i. The difficult days ahead.
Dawn Palmer
November 6, 2014
My condolences to the family. Ms. Socha's talent in design was unmistakable and her legacy will live on. May God give you the strength to cope at this difficult time (Isaiah 57:15).
November 4, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family
K'Asha Nesbitt
November 4, 2014
May the God of all comfort provide your family with comfort during this period of mourning.
November 4, 2014
Offering my condolences to the family
sorry for your loss may you nave peace.
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