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Katherine Burgess Gilley January 19, 1933 - March 28, 2017

Born: Thursday Jan 19, 1933

Died: Tuesday Mar 28, 2017

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Katherine Burgess Gilley, 84, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 31, at Overlook Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of the daughter, 725 Caleb Street in Eden.

Katherine was born January 19, 1933 in Ridgeway, VA, to the late James A. Burgess and Lillian Gaye Burgess.  She  was a retiree of Spray Cotton Mill.

She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Mitchell (Ricky) of Eden;  son, Kevin Gilley of Eden;  three grandchildren, Brandon Mitchell, Bradley Mitchell, and Brent Mitchell, all of Eden;  three great-grandchildren, Colby Mitchell, Aubree Mitchell and Jayse Mitchell, all of Eden;  and two sisters, Elsie Denny of Drexel Hill, PA and Ollie Grogan of Greensboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James and Henry Burgess;  and sister, Inez Tucker.

Memorial contributions may be made to,  Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

sorry for your loss.I know she will be missed God Bless you all.
Arletta Stowe
My prayers are with Teresa, Ricky, Brandon, Bradley, Brent, and Kevin. May God wrap his mighty arms around you during the's days and weeks to come. Kat was a great woman and will be dearly missed. Love ya!!
Mary Houston

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