Catherine Howell Burleson's Obituary
Catherine Howell Burleson, 83, of Albemarle, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Her funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Canton Baptist Church with Pastor Curtis Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 6pm until 8pm at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
She was born June 2, 1940 in Stanly County, NC, daughter of the late Purdy Dorman Howell and Pearl Faye Burleson Howell. Catherine retired from the Albemarle City School System formerly working at East Albemarle School Cafeteria. Catherine was a member at Canton Baptist Church for over 50 years. She had a special love for her family and she enjoyed decorating her home for every holiday.
Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, George Lee Burleson on February 2, 2020. She is survived by a daughter, Raedell B. Gardon (Jenda); son, Charles D. Burleson (Grace); granddaughters, Mandy Gardon, Brittany G. Haymond (Jon-Michael) and Whitney G. Caudle (Dustin); grandson, Charles Phillip Burleson; three great grandchildren, Brody, Bristol and Cooper; brother, Dewell Howell (Ruby); sister, Betty Howell Furr and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to, Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 N. First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
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