Monday, November 9, 2026 3:01 pm

Kathy Bollinger Burns, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 07, 2026 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born June 29, 1952 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Stretch and Hazel Sanders Bollinger. Kathy was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church and possessed a deep faith in Christ. She worked as the cafeteria manager at Kings Mountain Middle School until her retirement from Cleveland County Schools after 22 years of dedicated service. Kathy enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family. She cherished time spent on camping trips together with those she loved. Kathy was an avid reader and enjoyed all genres of books. Her family was always at the center of her life. Kathy adored her daughters, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and friend. Her constant companionship, guidance, and love will be missed dearly by all those who loved Kathy.

SURVIVORS: Husband: Frank Burns, of the home
Daughters: Lynn Slycord (Ethan Jones), Susan Sipes (Charlie), and Amy Hawkins, all of Kings Mountain, NC
Sister: Pam Ingram (Kevin), Kings Mountain, NC
Grandchildren: Josh Slycord (Hayley), Austin Sipes (Elizabeth), Nathan Sipes (Hannah), Katilyn Pitman (Cullen), and Aidan Hawkins
Great Grandchildren: Calvin Slycord, Isaac Slycord, Joel Sipes, and Hazeleigh Pitman

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gabriel Thomas officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina



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