of Sherwood, AR

November 21, 1923 - December 21, 2020

Kathryn Burris States, 97, of Sherwood, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. She spent 50 years of her adult life in Hot Springs, AR before moving to Sherwood. She was born in Woodson, AR to the late William and Barbara Burris. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. States, Sr. (Eddie) and son, Michael Lloyd States; her brothers, Floyd, Ralph, George, Howard, and Homer Earl Burris and her sisters Irene Murray, Kathleen Shirron (her identical twin), and Barbara Jo Wages.

Kathryn was the pillar of her family providing strength and support, spending her life making a home for her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, sewing, and raising Queen Elizabeth roses. Kathryn was selfless in caring for others, especially those in her extended family. In addition to the joy she received from family, she was a bookkeeper supporting several businesses throughout her career.

Kathryn was a founding member of St. Chrysostom's Anglican Church in Hot Springs where she and Eddie helped build the church from the ground up. She served as Senior Warden and Treasurer for many years and a Sunday School Building is dedicated to her honor.

Kathryn leaves to cherish her memory her children, Edward E. States, Jr. (Kristi) of Sherwood, John B. States (Marian) of Galveston, TX, Leah Williamson (Steve) of Brinkley; her sister Betty Jane Smith of North Little Rock; her grandchildren Melanie Stevenson (George) of Bella Vista, Michael States (Amber) of Bella Vista, Keely States of NLR, Curt States (Sherri) of NLR, Robert Borden of El Dorado, Adrian Borden of Galveston, TX, Brad Williamson (Sarah) of Fayetteville, Shea Williamson of Little Rock, Richie Williamson (Sara) of Bowling Green, KY, and Michael Williamson (Rhonda) of Louisville, KY. Kathryn had 7 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends all of whom will miss her dearly.

Family graveside services will be on December 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Pine Bluff St., Malvern, AR with nephew Douglas Burris officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Woodson Cemetery, PO Box 14, Woodson, AR 72180.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com