Mrs. Patricia Marie Kratz, age 71, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Mrs. Kratz was born on January 2, 1951 in Phenix City, AL to the late Mr. Patrick Burns and the late Mrs. Ruby Fears Burns. Patricia was retired from the Cobb County School System, where she worked as a bus driver for 10 years. She leaves behind thousands of cherished and beloved Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Mrs. Kratz was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Ruby Burns.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Mr. Daniel Kratz; daughter, Brandee Younger (Bernie); two sons, Stephen "Paul" Ray and Daniel "Eric" Kratz (Leal); two granddaughters, Jessica Ray Snider (Daniel) and Lacee Lallerstedt; grandson, William Colligan; great-granddaughter, Myra Jane Snider.

Mrs. Kratz will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bellamy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Patricia Marie Kratz of Powder Springs, GA.