Catherine Burns Holtzclaw

Sylacauga, Alabama - Catherine Burns Holtzclaw journey of life began on January 23, 1962 in Sylacauga, Alabama.  Affectionately known as “Ms. Cat”  was the beloved daughter of James Burns and Maybell Burton Burns who both preceded her in death. 

Catherine was educated in the public-school systems at Childersburg High School.  After completing her education, she was employed with Avondale Mills, Modern Cleaners, and later retired from Mount View Lake Nursing Home.

She was a sweet, loving, kind person with a big heart.  She loved everyone she came in contact with and loved to help out every chance she could. 

Catherine departed this walk of life on May 21, 2025 at her residence in Sylacauga, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Mildred Burns. 

She leaves to cherish her loving memories a loving partner, Charles Nettles; one daughter, Naketa Holtzclaw White; one son, Julius (Jessica) Holtzclaw, Jr.; eight grandchildren, Markies Holtzclaw, Cedruice White, Julius J. Holtzclaw, Justin T. Holtzclaw, Dakota Carter, Damien Carter, Anthony Burns, Jr., and Natalie Burns; three great grandchildren, Amari Holtzclaw, Ariyah Holtzclaw, and Sincere Holtzclaw; three nephews, Abraham Bryant, Anthone Burns, Sr., and Clinton Burns; best friend, Phyllis Norwood; and special brother, Henry Milliner; and a host of other relatives and friends.

As we mourn our dearly departed

With mixed emotions and broken hearted

We are never prepared to say goodbye

And the ultimate question is always why.

We’ll question the wisdom of His ways

And thirst for answers in the coming days.

An eternal flame will light the way

As we embrace their memory every day.

Ye servant who pass your earthly test

Grant unto them eternal rest

Rest in peace is the fervent vow

Of this earth that you leave now.

We offer this prayer oh Lord above

In Loving Memory of those we LOVE.

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