Karen Burnett obituary: Karen Burnett's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Karen Kelly Burnett
1966 - 2022

Obituary photo of Karen Burnett, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Karen Burnett, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Karen Kelly Burnett
1966 - 2022

Karen Kelly Burnett, 56, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.

She was born February 1, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Farris W. and Sherry (Harrison) Derby.

Karen was employed by SBC, retiring in 2003.

Karen was married to Gilbert A. Burnett Jr. for 22 years. Survivors include her children, Fredrick Burnett of Topeka and Sonya Burnett; sister Regina Derby and brother Wayne Derby; and nephews Justyn Becker, Jessie Becker, and Thomas Derby. She was preceded in death by her father.

Karen enjoyed watching TV and playing games on her phone. She loved to skate when she could and enjoyed family and friends.

There will be a visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5th at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Avenue in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel is assisting the family.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com
Karen Kelly Burnett, 56, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.

She was born February 1, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Farris W. and Sherry (Harrison) Derby.

Karen was employed by SBC, retiring in 2003.

Karen was married to Gilbert A. Burnett Jr. for 22 years. Survivors include her children, Fredrick Burnett of Topeka and Sonya Burnett; sister Regina Derby and brother Wayne Derby; and nephews Justyn Becker, Jessie Becker, and Thomas Derby. She was preceded in death by her father.

Karen enjoyed watching TV and playing games on her phone. She loved to skate when she could and enjoyed family and friends.

There will be a visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5th at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Avenue in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel is assisting the family.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com

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Visitation

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
2843 SE Minnesota
Topeka, KS 66605
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Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

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