Katherine Burton Obituary
In loving memory of Katherine Burton of Vale, North Carolina, who departed this world on December 10, 2025 at the age of 74. Katherine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Roy Willis and Inez Marie Willis; her former husband Gary "Bud" Abernathy; her son Chris Abernathy; and her siblings, Peggy Petrea, Linda May and Eddie Willis.
She is survived by: her husband Ronald L. Burton; her children, Melissa Webb of Lincolnton and Randy Abernathy (Summer) of Lincolnton; her grandchildren, Logan Webb, Ashley Webb and Nate Lykins; her stepson Jonathan Burton (Liza); her siblings, Carolyn Turner of Lincolnton and Larry Willis of Vale; and her pet Annie. She is also survived by six step grandchildren, one step great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Hull's Grove Baptist Church, 6670 West Hwy 27, Vale, NC 28168.
