Katlin Burger

Katlin Shay Burger, age 22, of Walland, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 due to injuries in an automobile accident in Harrogate, TN.
She is survived by her parents, Kevin and Annette Burger of Walland, 1 Sister Kelsey Burger, Grandparents, Robert and Trixie Venerable and Janice Burger, Uncle and Aunts, Danny & Elaine Venerable, Pam Venerable, Cousins Danielle Venerable, Samantha Venerable, Megan Venerable and children, Robert & Jennifer Keller and family, Richard & Tasha Keller and family, Aunts and Uncles, Sammy & Tammy Fellers and their children, Sarah Daniels and her children, Harold Ray & Linda Daniels and their children, Chris & Trenda Berney and their children, Patrick Daniels and his children, Eric & Tonya Daniels and their children. Great Aunt Carolyn Goodman.
Katlin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Genevieve Venerable and Gordon & Margaret Burger, Uncle, Robert Dennis Venerable, and a cousin Nathan Venerable.
The family would like to thank the Brown family, Steve & Tina, Noah, Isaac, and Emily for welcoming Katlin into their family and being such a special part of her life and becoming an extension of Katlin's family.
Katlin is a 2021 graduate of Heritage High School in Maryville where she excelled on the basketball court and soccer field. She was a member the Women's Basketball program at UVA Wise, graduating in 2025. She was currently teaching special education at Cumberland Gap High School where she was the assistant girl's basketball coach.
The impact that she had on those around her was immeasurable. Katlin will be remembered for many years to come.
The family will receive friends Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4-7 PM and Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 12-2 PM at Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton. The funeral service will be Saturday at 2 PM in Jeffers Funeral Chapel at Afton with interment in Graceland Memorial Gardens.
The family of Katlin Burger will be establishing a scholarship in her name in the near future. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations towards this scholarship in Katlin's name may do so through the funeral home online, by phone, or mailing the donation. The link, phone number, and mailing address will be listed below. All donations will go directly to the Katlin Burger Scholarship Fund. An account will also be established at Heritage Community Bank in Greeneville, TN.
https://www.jeffersmortuary.com/.../katlin.../guestpayment
423 639 2141
Jeffers Funeral Home
208 N College St.
Greeneville, TN
Heritage Community Bank
114 W Church St
Greeneville, TN 37745
423 636 5000