Kathryn Burris States

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Malvern, AR  
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Kathryn Burris States

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.



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Linda Nolan Hodges
White Hall, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

She will be dearly missed.
I remember the family in prayers at this time.

Barry and Barbara Barnett
Atlanta, GA
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Carl and Jane Overcash
Brinkley, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Love and prayers to all of you.

Sheila Elliott
Malvern, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

My prayers are with all of your family. Kathryn was a wonderful person and I loved her. I spent many hours in her home and she was always kind and loving to me. She made me feel welcome and we had great conversations, our last one being on her birthday this year. My memories of her will all be treasures.

Don & Jenny Simpson
Brinkley, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

May God be with you!!

Dee Burris Blakley
MABELVALE, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Kathryn's passing. We had talked last year several times about getting together and comparing family history notes. The pandemic came along and put those plans to the side. I know my Aunt Jean Burris Lensing is delighted to be in Kathryn's company again.

Kathy Mcconkie
Hot Springs, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The write up of your mothers life is really nice ....she was amazing, She lead an incredible life and raised 4 wonderful, caring people. I know she treasured all of her grandchildren and the greats. Her picture is truly youthful for someone her age.
A favorite saying:
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”

Becky Denison
Bryant, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Dear Leah, John, and family. Your mother was an amazing, strong, intelligent woman who I loved. I always admired her and learned so much from her. Deepest condolences as I know she will be sorely missed. I know she is rejoicing being with your father again. Love you all. ❤️

Richard Burris
Houston, AR
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

will be greatly missed.