Kathryn Jean Burnes passed away on July 12, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on July 19, 1954, in Modesto, California.  As a compassionate caregiver, Kathryn dedicated her life to helping others. She was from Heber Springs, Arkansas, and attended the Methodist Church. Kathryn's parents, Emmit W. Burnes and Rosalee M. Curl, as well as her sons Daniel Bell and Timothy Aaron Malone, have preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter Tamara Dianne Reed (Michael) of Vidalia, Louisiana, her sister Barbara Head, and her grandchildren Kaleb Aaron Burnes, Alexandria Rose Burnes, and Jesse Alexander Malone. Kathryn had a love for crafts, writing, reading, and serving her church community. Her memory will be cherished by her loved ones, as she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion.