Catherine (Katie) Lauren Burdette (nee Gaylor), 37, of Tulsa, OK, suddenly went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2022 at Ascension St. John Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, niece, sister, cousin, granddaughter, and friend.

Katie was born on July 20, 1984 in Claremore, OK to Lisa (Parkey) McCool and Ricky Lee Gaylor. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School (2002), Oklahoma University (2006), where she earned a B.A. in French, and Covenant Theological Seminary (2013), where she earned an M.A. in Religion and Culture. She met her husband, Joshua Burdette, in 2007 while they were teaching English in Trujillo, Peru with Peru Mission and they married on July 05, 2008 in Sand Springs, OK. Their mutual call to ministry took them to cities all over the United States. Her proudest achievement was always her three beautiful children.

Katie loved languages, cooking, travel, hiking, and being with her friends and family. She has lived all over the world as a missionary, teacher, student advisor, pastor's wife, and mother. She was known for her quick smile, her unending hospitality to others, and her abundant kindness. To know Katie was to love her.

Katie was motivated by her love for Jesus and the good news of his grace toward an undeserving world. She carried that grace to her children and husband in ordinary ways every day and to everyone she met. Her passing will leave a massive void in this world for years to come.

Katie is survived by her loving husband, Joshua Burdette, and her children, Jasper, Nina, and Felix; Mother, Lisa McCool and husband Larry; Father, Ricky Gaylor; Mother-In-Law, Cathy McAlister and husband Doug; Father-In-Law, James Burdette; Brothers, Isaac Hamil, Richard Gaylor, Ryan Gaylor; Sister, Avy Rodriguez and husband Juan; Brother-In-Law, Drew Burdette and wife Jessica; Grandparents, Pam Crosby and husband Bill, Judy Brissey; Aunts and Uncles, Keil Cadieux and husband Chris, Robert VanDyke and wife Ty, Randy Gaylor and wife Susan, Rocky Gaylor, Rusty Gaylor, Robby Brissey; many cousins including those who played a special role in Katie's life, Kari, Peyton, Courtney, Piper, Tucker, and Megan; numerous loving friends in Tulsa and worldwide.

Katie is preceded in death by her Grandfather, Isaac Parkey, Jr., and her Uncle, Isaac Parkey IV.

Public visitation will be at Moore Funeral Home, Southlawn Chapel on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., located at 9350 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74145. The funeral service will be held at Asbury Church on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., located at 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133. A private burial service will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

A live link to the funeral service will be provided to close family and friends.

Flower arrangements are being provided through Messages Floral Design Studio in Tulsa, OK.

Donations for the Burdette children can be made at https://everloved.com/life-of/catherine-burdette/


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