Praying for your family today .  We remember the great times we had together.  The reunions and the day at the beach.  Kate was a beautiful, talented,  caring and spiritual individual.   We love you all.  The Burrmann family.

My tater tot, how could you be here and gone so fast? 18 years ago I was only 10, and mom was yet again jet setting to Georgia to be there as you entered this world. 

You were and always will be the baby of the family. The one I sang songs to and tried to entertain so you wouldn’t fall asleep in the car. The little girl running around always taking care of her baby dolls. The one who gave the best snuggles and would jump right in your lap and never leave. 

I’ve never known someone who loves their family as much as our Kate Belle did. No matter the distance or the time spent apart she always made it a point to tell everyone how much she loved them. 

I watched you grow into my mini-me and before I knew it, you were giving that famous stink eye. When I found out you were going to college in education, I was so excited. I knew how perfect it would be for you, and how much you loved children. Every day I step into my school and I keep your memory alive by doing everything for the kids, just like I know you would have. 

I am so proud of the woman you became and I wish we got just a little bit more time to see the woman you would have become. 

Love you forever and ever,
Cousin Audri 

Sweet Kate Belle, Taken too young, without a warning. The stars have gone out & even the man in the moon is crying. How do we mend our broken hearts?
I loved you before you were even born. I was there the day you came into this world, holding you shortly after & so happy you were a girl, a sister for Maggie, another girl for my girls to adore. You even got your own song from Uncle John-God only knows where it came from....
You will always be my love bug.  So much of you reminded me of your father when he was small, he was a love bug too. You being Audri's mini warms my heart the most, so many pictures together, you could have passed for sisters. You two had a bond, always side by side, that twin look you both could give, and both of you wanting to be teachers. A part of you will always be in the classroom with her. 
I will forever miss your Snapchats, seeing your pretty face, you saying love, you, miss you, hope to see you soon. The distance between our homes didn't stop the love of family. Every time together was special, just hanging at the house, cooking, shopping, lunches out, crumble cookies, church  & some were extra special- NY-Museum of Play, Niagara Falls, Genesee Village Museum,  Letchworth.  dancing at Gracie's wedding. GA-Cheering, Color Guard, Football, World of Coke, Aquarium & of course having you to ourselves before the big grad party. I was so looking forward to you staying with me at the condo. 
I already know the love in our hearts will go on....I'll see you, I'll feel you, forever 18, you were living the dream. We are so proud of you. 
When I think of you, I promise I'll try to laugh and not cry, I know you'd want it that way....See you later Kate Belle...I know you already love your other Aunt Beth like we did. I still miss her. 
Loving you, missing you, always & forever, Your  Great  Aunt Beth
My favorite picture. 

Kate we will treasure the memories of the times we shared with you during family get togethers.  You will truly be missed by all the lives you touched.  

I first met Kate when she and my same-aged daughter were middle school students at Hightower Trail MS. Her mom and I carpooled for a while to get our girls to and from Harris Tennis Center for tennis lessons. I remember Kate as a beautiful young person inside and out. There was an inner, joyful light shining through her eyes and apparent in her demeanor. She clearly knew she was loved!  She made our rides together easy and fun with her happy and social demeanor. Kate, this is how Tessa and I will always remember you. ❤️

Our hearts hurt for Kate‘s  Family.  Chris, Shell, and Maggie: May your faith and happy memories and love for Kate and the loving thoughts and prayers and support of the community that knows and loves you and knew and loved Kate sustain you during this difficult time of loss and grieving. 

Dear Family, Friends and Sisters, 
Gamma Phi Beta sends our love and support at this difficult time. Please know you are not alone.  Kate leaves a large hole in our circle and we will always hold her dear. 
With love, 
Judy E. Graham, Ph.D.
Vice President, International Council, Gamma Phi Beta

As a former counselor at Tritt Elementary, I had the pleasure to watch her grow and blossom. At an early age, one could see Kate Bell’s love for children. You would see her walking down the hallways hand in hand with a student or assisting in a classroom before school started. She truly had a gift. Kate Bell’s sweet spirit and kind heart will be missed. Heaven gained an angel.

During her few months of life, Kate Belle and I got very close. I felt that she was becoming my very best friend and she told me how happy she was that we were getting so close. That meant the world to me because she’s been one of the best friends I’ve made in college and I wouldn’t have traded her for the world. My favorite memory is how we would go to dinner together the majority of the week. The same text of “dinner together?” followed by us meeting up after my class to get chick-fil-a to talk about our lives. We also attempted to do this for breakfast a lot but I rarely woke up on time and always woke up to “Good morning Annelise, where you at!!!” This is just one of my favorite traditions we shared. 

I remember meeting Kate Belle on Gamma Phi Beta’s bid day this year. We found out that we had been in one of the same high school classes all along, but only found out that day. She radiated such light and joy, and I’m glad to have known her. My deepest condolences go out to your family. 

To :  Chris, Michelle, Maggie and the entire family:  There are no words at a time like this except to say that I am truly sorry for your loss.
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Shirley Taylor

Kate Belle, Kaaaaate Belle, sing it like the cartoon theme song for CAT-DOG!

Love you, sweet heart - see you in 61 years if not earlier. 

Your favorite GREAT Uncle John (genealogically speaking, of course. No room for being puffed up with pride, like Leaven.)


OBITUARY

Kate Belle Jones

23 May, 2003 – 28 November, 2021

H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel

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