Mrs. Cathy Mae Burleson, age 65, of Guin passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on June 5, 1960, in Guin, Alabama to James and Judy Collins Smith, and was a lifelong member of the community. Cathy attended Marion County High School and was a devoted member of Mt. Willing Freewill Baptist Church. She spent much of her career working in local textile plants and later served as a CNA with Sunset Manor Nursing Facility and Northwest Medical Center until her retirement. Cathy loved spending time outdoors, especially gardening and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time at the lake.

Mrs. Burleson is survived by her husband of 46 years, James Burleson, her daughter, Amanda Dunavant (Daniel), her son, Cory Burleson, grandchildren, Leah Dunavant and fiancé Alex Barnes, and Heath Dunavant, siblings, Stony Smith (Sandra), Casey Smith (Teresa), and Randy Smith (Kim), and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mrs. Burleson was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Taylor Carlton.

Funeral services for Mrs. Burleson will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00 noon from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Goldmine Church of Christ cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Burleson family.