Rita Burnat Obituary
We announce the death of Rita Burnat of Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 74. Rita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Burnat to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Milton Linwood Gamsey and Rosalind Gamsey; her sons, Kyle Burnat and Lawson Burnat; her daughter-in-law Laura Burnat of Milton, GA; her grandchildren, Kyla Burnat and Weston Burnat; her brothers, Dr. Alan Gamsey (Helen) of Norfolk, VA and David Gamsey (Carrie) of Sandy Springs, GA; her nieces and nephews, Mark Gamsey, Jeff Gamsey (Elise), Brian Gamsey (Katie), Robyn Gamsey and Elizabeth Deutsch (Isaac); her husband Larry Burnat; and her friend Alta Tennis. She was also cherished by numerous other cousins, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Woodward Academy in support of the endowed Kyle Burnat '01 Scholar Athlete Award would be appreciated.
