Patricia Kay Adams

Patricia (Pat) Adams, age 67, of Melbourne, FL passed away on July 22, 2025, in her home. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00PM at Buggs Funeral Home.

Buggs Funeral Home & Crematory
2701 S. Harbor City Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida 32901
(321) 728-7076

She was born the daughter of Harold and Catherine Kaup on October 18, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She was a graduate of Regis High School, attended Kirkwood Community College and later, as an adult returning student, obtained a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College.

Pat worked at several companies in Florida and Illinois before returning to Florida where she worked as a Fiscal Analyst in the Brevard County Solid Waste Management Department until she retired.

Pat is survived by her son, David Adams (Heather) of Gilbert, AZ, four grandchildren, (Devin, Owen, Ashton, and Braydan), brothers Bob Kaup (Donna) Elgin. IL,  Mike Kaup (Carol), Lake Elmo, MN, and a sister, Sue Ullrick (Steve) Madison, WI along with several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Helen Kaup Carnes.

Pat always considered herself a “Florida girl” even during her time living in the Midwest.  She had many dear friends wherever she lived. She loved traveling, especially cruising, attending live theater, especially musicals, and a trip to a casino now and then.  She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

A visitation and memorial service will be held Thursday August 7, 2025 from 1-3PM at Buggs Funeral Home.  The service will begin at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Pat’s honor to the Perthes Foundation ( https://www.pertheskids.org/donate ) or the Breast Cancer Research Foundation ( https://give.bcrf.org/campaign/fundraise-for-bcrf/c33278 ) or the charity of your choice.