Kelly Jackson Burnette

Kelly Jackson Burnette, age 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born February 14, 1959, Kelly graduated from Olympic High School in 1977. The joy of her life was her children Brandon and Kelsea, and her loving granddaughter, Alexis. Kelly loved to travel, cook and spend time with her family and her friends. She also loved the beach. Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Donald Richard Jackson, Sr. She is survived by her children Brandon Burnette and Kelsea Burnette; her mother Freida Jackson; sister Kim Wrenn (Donnie); brother Ricky Jackson; granddaughter, Alexis Burnette. Also surviving are two special cousins Joni Thomas and Becky Forrester; nephews Jordan Wrenn (Kaitlin), Chandler Wrenn (Jordyn), Josh Jackson (Shannon) and McKay Wrenn; three great-nephews, and two great nieces. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. A reception will be held following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Burnette family.