Rosemary Kathleen Gumm, age 88, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on June 12, 1935, in Missouri to Timothy Burroughs and Dorothy Freeman Burroughs. Rosemary, also known as Kathleen, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a resident of Fairmount, Texas, for the past 35 years and previously lived in West Lake, Louisiana.

In her early years, Kathleen enjoyed playing softball and was her team's pitcher. She also had a passion for fishing, flower gardening, and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Joel Raymond Gumm of Fairmount, Texas; grandchildren, Derek Gumm, Jordan Gumm, Ashley Stephens, Dasia Phillips, Marsha Gumm, and Joel Gumm; and great-grandchildren, Brenna Stephens, Greyson Stephens, Colston Gumm, Ryker Gumm, Kaylah Phillips, Ezrie Phillips, Peyton Kovach, Everitt Kovach, Addy Kovach, and Mac Kovach.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Timothy and Dorothy Burroughs, daughter Shelia Dianne Gumm, and husband Percy Raymond Gumm.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Westlake Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.