Kathleen "Katy" Gearen Burnett was born November 8, 1964 and passed January 22, 2025 at the age of 60.

She is survived by her children, Andrew Gearen and Megan Burnett; grandchildren, Zyar Gearen, Ryette Gearen, Benttlee Hess and Natalee Hess; mother, Dorothy Smith; and brother, Micheal Gearen and wife JoAnn.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Wayne Burnett; granddaughter, Emilee Hess; father, Donald Gearen; and brother, Mitchell Gearen.

Private burial at Alston Cemetery.