Kathryn Lenore Burns, age 84, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Benton, Arkansas. She was born in Mabelvale, Arkansas, on November 17, 1941, and raised in Bryant, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Burns; her stepfather, Jimmie Burns; and her husband of 44 years, James Burns.
Kathryn is survived by her brother, Gordon Smith (Darlene), of Lebanon, Tennessee; his stepchildren, Charles Derflinger, Bethany Abderson, and Crystal Barrie; her brother-in-law, John Burns (Gail Donelli), of Blacksburg, Virginia; and her sister-in-law, Sharon Burns, of Lexington, Kentucky.
The family is deeply grateful for Linda Mathis, Kathryn's best friend, coworker, and loving neighbor. A special thank you to Latoya Lee and Summer Cobb at the Lily House and Hospice for the compassionate care they provided Kathryn.
A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17.
