Karen Renee Harris Burse Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Karen Renee Harris Burse

MRS. KAREN RENEE HARRIS BURSE – Age 55, passed into Eternity on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born June 24, 1966 to Martha Harris and to the late James Albert Harris, Sr. In addition to her father, James, she is preceded in death by her brother, James Albert “Bubba” Harris Jr, and brother-in-law, Christopher Burse.

Karen graduated from Lafayette High School in 1984, where she played in the LHS Band and was as an assistant drum major and basketball cheerleader. She received her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Northwestern Community College in Rock Springs, GA. Karen worked in the Head Start Program for 26 years and she also worked in the Walker County Schools System for five years.

She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as a deaconess. In her free time, Karen enjoyed teaching children and partaking in “DIY” home decor projects, sharing prayers and devotions with family and friends, and assisting her husband, Ken, at the Lafayette Parks and Recreation with youth ball games.

Karen is survived by her devoted husband of 33 years, Ken Burse; her loving children, Ashley (Dupree) Simmons of Chattanooga, TN and Tyler (Kayla) Burse of Cleveland, TN; loving mother, Martha Harris of Lafayette, GA; her loving siblings, twin sister Karla (Jeff) Suttle of Lafayette, GA, Charles (LaBrina) Harris of Chattanooga, TN, Martha Ann Harris of Roswell, GA, Terri Harris of Lafayette, GA, Theodore Harris of Atlanta, GA, Erica (Jimmy) Phillips of Calhoun, GA, and Gloria (Mike) Dallas of LaFayette, GA; grandchildren, Carter Dupree Simmons and Malachi Allen; uncle, Quinton Robbs of Sidney, Ohio; aunt, Robbi Anderson of Long Island, New York; brother in-law, Chad (Vicki) Burse of Lafayette, GA; sister-in-law, Christa Burse; special cousin, Carla (Bill) Robbs-Norris; special niece, Heather Dyer; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Willis Funeral Home, 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721, with Minister John Bruce, eulogist, and Pastor Rheubin Taylor, presider. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 A. M. to 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment; LaFayette Memory Garden. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Parkridge Hospital MICU nursing staff and doctors, Tina Harris, and Sydney “Angel” Tumlin. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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Karen was a true light to the world. She touched the hearts of so many children, parents and co-workers in a million special ways. Her light will NEVER leave this earth because of the love that she shared so easily. Love and prayers for all who love her.

Prayers for the Harris and Burse families. I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to you and your love ones.

Rest Easy Cousin. To the family we are so sorry for your loss. We love you and we send you prayers of comfort. Love you Todd and Angela Glover

Sending our heartfelt condolences to Tyler and the entire family in the loss of your mother. I pray for comfort to each of you knowing that she is Resting In God's Arms. I only meet her twice but could see the love she had for you Tyler and the love you had for her. Aunt Emily and Carlos love you

Sending my condolences to my Aunt Martha Harris and my cousin, going to miss her and the daily prayers and quotes every morning. Glad I had the opportunity to speak to her this year and tell her I love and miss her and my family. Anita M Robbs Williams

Sending my condolences to my Aunt Martha Harris and my cousin, going to miss her and the daily prayers and quotes every morning. Glad I had the opportunity to speak to her this year and tell her I love and miss her and my family.

Hello , cousin So sorry my heart ❤️ is heavyweight down for loss of my family, we continue pray for you all , please know we love you all ..Sharon 'Sherry Mathis.

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss. God bless you and keep you close in your time of sadness. Isaiah 41:13 Grady and Regina Loveless and family.

My sweet friend! I will miss you so much! You have the best smile and best giggle! I love you always! <3 Cookie

To the Harris and Burse Family, I feel the loss you are experiencing, feels like your heart has been ripped out. In His time God will give you strength that surpasses your understanding. I have always felt a close connection to your family and always will. Yours is a God fearing family and you were forever praising Him with songs and love for family and friends. Keep striving for the highest mark and know thoughts and prayers are with you today. Gwen Chattam McCarver

The First North Georgia Missionary Baptist Association extends Our Condolences, Our Empathy, and Fervent Prayers to and for this very fine family. God's Love and Loving arms of support to each of you
Rev. Terence Hambrick, Moderator Rev. William Tramble, Jr. Vice Moderator Sis. Shirley White. Women's Aux. Pres.

Our Prayers, Our Thoughts, Our Love are with each of you for such a time as this. Blessed Godly Strength to the Family.
The Whites - The Davis (Angela & Willie) - The Spears (Donna & Ken)

Our deepest apologies go out to you during this time. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all during this heartbreaking time. Danna and Tony Burse

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Burse and Harris families may God continue to strengthen bless and give you peace Ernest and Sandra Careathers Bailey

Mama, I love you and miss you. You were a beautiful soul with a smile that could light up a room. I'm praying for the Burse-Harris family. I ask for peace, healing, and restoration. Love you always and forever

We are so sorry for your loss, Ken! We are praying for you and your family during this time of comfort that God will wrap His loving arms around you and your family! We love you and praying for you all! Love, Roger and Cathy Bradley and Terry and Amanda Helton and family.

Condolences to the Burse & Harris family. I will always remember Karen's sweet smile every time I would see her. Love knows no boundaries. Even those that divide Heaven and Earth so whenever you feel sad just remember your hearts are connected together. Love, Leslie Suttle

To the Family of Karen Harris Burse,may God comfort and keep you ,Karla may the Lord keep watching over you,to her husband and children keep believing and trusting in the Lord above,Karen had a Beautiful and Sweet Spirit, that smile she had was so contagious, Karla Jeff we Love You, Debbie,Michael, Janielia Johnson,Latrice McLin Smith

We send our condolences to the family. Mrs. Karen was a beautiful person in an out. We will be praying for your family
Tony & Pinky Russell

Our heartfelt condolences goes to the Harris and Burse family. Karen will truly be missed. Aline, Eric, Robert and Lynne Careathers

Karen was such a beautiful soul on earth. Karen loved Jesus with all her being. She was always sharing her faith and praising Jesus wherever she was. I know she's with Jesus and singing in the angel's choir! Prayers for her family that remain! May God give you comfort snd strength to keep moving forward! 💓 Jamie Peppers

Prayers and condolences to the Harris and Burse family. May happy memories carry you through this time. Column Jaffar

Our deepest condolences to the Burse/ Harris Family. May God comfort you all in this time of loss. Praying for the family. Wayne Perry and Lisa Perry Johnson

Sending prayers and love to the Burse & Harris families. Kathy Clark

So sorry for your loss..Continuing to pray for comfort & strength..May GOD give you ALL strength in your days to come... DANNY & LYNN STAMPER

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Burse and Harris family. Karen will truly be miss with that beautiful smile. Martha Wheeler and family

I'm so sorry for your loss. Kimberly Hinton

Mrs Karen was one of the sweetest women I had the pleasure of knowing, my heart is truly broken for her family. My deepest condolences go out to her husband, children, grandchildren,mother siblings, family and friends. She will without a doubt be truly missed 😭

Ken, Logan and I will be praying for you, Ashley and Tyler. I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a sweetheart.

So sorry, and my prayers for the family. I thought the world of Karen. Karla you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Deanie Wallace

To the Burse-Harris Family, We offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of sweet Karen(Mama Burse). Praying the Lord's blessings of peace and comfort to you all. The Kellys

Sending my love to the Burse and Harris family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love and will miss my sweet Karen and her beautiful smile and amazing voice. Rest in Heaven my dear Angel, until we meet again to do our version of The Color Purple. May God's Love provide comfort and peace to all her family and friends. JAN UNDERWOOD-SPATES

Praying for Tyler and the Burse family!!! Mrs. Karen would light up a room with her smile the times I was able to spend with her. Praying for strength, comfort and peace during this time.
Miriam

My Condolences and Prayers to the Burse and Harris Family. Karen Truly loved the Lord and had an Amazing Ministry of sharing God's Word Daily Devotion. I will Truly miss those daily text and conversation we had. God knew that her purpose had been fulfilled here on Earth and called her on Home. I will never forget You, Sis! Vanessa Harris

Praying for the Harris & Burse family. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Love, Leone Nelson and Myra Salters Family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harris and Burse family, I have been friends with Karen for many years as she taught my daughter and grandchildren , and she will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for Ken, Karla, her children and the rest of the family Love, Denise Butler

Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Burse and Harris families. May God offer some comfort during this time of great loss . Shane Vinyard and family.

My thoughts and prayers goed out to the Burse and Harris family. Mrs. Karen will be missed. So Sorry for you loss. Special prayers To Mrs. Karla and the family. Sincerely Delma Sanders

Sending prayers to the Burse and Harris family. Karen was my classmate for 12 years. She and Karla have always been the sweetest people. I love y'all and may God comfort you all. Just knowing how close the twins have always been, my heart goes out to Karla. I'm sure Karen is rejoicing with our God with her beautiful voice. Love always, Jerri Dixon Leak and family.

Prayers for the Harris & Burse family over the loss of Karen. Such a lovely lady with a big heart. Tammy & Joseph Hardin

So sorry for your loss Johnny & Anna Ceresa Clements Bowens

My deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Karen Burse. She will forever be remembered as a woman after God's own heart, a woman on fire for God, a prayer warrior, and as an angelic songstress in my book. God blessed Mrs. Karen with an awesome ministry that she used to bless God's holy name here on Earth. I have no doubt in my mind that Mrs. Karen is rejoicing at the feet of Jesus now. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding bless, comfort, and keep you all in Jesus name!
With Love,
Lugenia Suttles

My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family Karen. I love you and will miss my sweet friend. Sending my Love to the Burse and Harris family. Karen will be deeply missed, but not forgotten.