Katelynn Adalee Burris
Katelynn Adalee Burris
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Katelynn Adalee Burris, age 17, of Caryville, Tennessee passed away on March 28, 2026 at the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. Katelynn was born September 2, 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Jimmy and Cindy Helton Burris. She loved fishing and hunting with her father. Katelynn was an 11th grader who attended Campbell County High School in LaFollette. Katelynn is preceded in death by her grandfathers: Jimmy Burris Sr. and Reed Helton, great grandmothers: Evelyn Bruce, Naoma Leddington, Blanche Burris, and great grandfather: Ellis Burris.
Katelynn is survived by:
Parents Jimmy and Cindy Helton Burris of Caryville
Grandmothers Sharon Lounder of Barbourville, KY
Glenna and Johnny Ball of Jacksboro
Sisters Isabella Burris
Ellie Burris
Cousins Tyler, Peyton, and Colton
Special Great Aunt and Uncle Nancy and Cotton Andrews of Caryville
Aunts and Uncles Natalie Shorter and Dustin of Lebanon
Joy Murphy of Barbourville, KY
Stewart Warren of Florida
Many other special family members and friends.
Visitation: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Whiting , Pastor Brian Patty, and Dustin Shorter officiating.
Interment: 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Norris Memorial Gardens.
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