Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Tetrick Funeral Home - Elizabethton

211 North Riverside Drive

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Cathy Burleson Obituary

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. May Almighty God bless us with His peace and strength, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

HAMPTON - Cathy Lynn Burleson, age 77, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Cathy was born in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Meier) McCann. In addition to her parents, Cathy was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Burleson; and a great grandson, Ja'Shon Yates.

Cathy retired in administration at the James H. Quillen VAMC and was of the Christian faith. She was a former member of the Red Hat Society and loved scrapbooking and reading. Cathy was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her.

Those left to cherish Cathy's many wonderful memories include her two daughters, Debbie (Keith) Treadway of Hampton, TN and Dawn (Tracy) Clemons of Elizabethton, TN; three grandchildren, Jessica (Chriss) Hess, Derrick Clemons and Nicholas Clemons all of Elizabethton, TN; a brother, Thomas (Betty) McCann of Illinois; a sister, Mary Jo (Jim) Quinn of Minnesota; four nephews; one great niece; and three great nephews also survive.

Friends and family may visit with the family at the home of her daughter, Debbie Treadway, 118 Mountain View Circle, Hampton, TN 37658.

Words of comfort can be sent to the Burleson family through our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel, 211 North Riverside, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 542-2232 is honored to assist the family of Cathy Lynn Burleson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Jan. 24, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Cathy Burleson

Sponsored by Tetrick Funeral Home - Elizabethton.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Cathy Burleson's name

Memorial Events
for Cathy Burleson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Tetrick Funeral Home - Elizabethton

211 North Riverside Drive PO Box 730, Elizabethton, TN 37644

How to support Cathy's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Cathy Burleson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more