- Date Of Birth: December 7, 1982
- Date Of Death: August 5, 2022
- State: Indiana
Elizabeth Kathleen Burris, age 39, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, after a long, hard fought battle with MS. She was born on December 7, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana to her parents, Gordon & Carolyn (Merlo) Burris.
Katie graduated from Tipton High School in the Class of 2000. After high school, she went on to attend Ball State University majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Psychology. She was one semester short of graduating with her bachelor’s degree when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Katie wasn’t defined by her diagnosis and remained positive throughout her 20-year battle. She wanted to make sure she wasn’t a burden on anyone, often going without just to avoid having to ask for help or feeling like she was a bother to anyone. Of course, those that helped with her care over the years never felt that way. No matter how bad things would get, Katie always had a smile on her beautiful face. Katie was a warrior in her fight against MS. She participated in a walk to help raise money for MS research, raising over $2000.
Katie had the greatest sense of humor, something she passed on to her son, Adam. She was stubborn but in a way that suited her and helped her in her MS battle. She was so strong, caring, and always had empathy for others. If one word could describe Katie, it was kind…she had the kindest soul that naturally drew others to her.
Those left to carry on Katie’s legacy of love are her son, Adam Dallas Naden; parents, Carolyn Burris, Gordon (Stacy) Burris; stepbrothers, Nick Sorley, Jake Sorley; and aunt, Martha Burris; Best friend, Kimberly “Kim” Thatcher and her mother, Sue Thatcher.
