Jean Louise Gray Burnett's Obituary
Mrs. Jean Louise Gray Burnett, of Yalaha, FL, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the age of 93 years. She was born in Culmerville, PA and grew up in Mars, PA. Jean married George H. Burnett of Zelienople, PA on February 9, 1940. She and George moved to Lakeland, FL from PA in 1952 and to Dade City, FL in 1966. In 1982, they moved to Howey-in-the-Hills, FL and finally to Yalaha, FL in 1988. Jean was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of the Florida Nurses Association. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in PA and FL and the Howey-in-the Hills Garden Club. Jean was an avid gardener, loved oil painting, and reading, but her passion in life was her husband, George, who passed away in 2002 after 62 years of marriage, and her family, her Church and personal Bible study. She was an active member of Community Church in Howey. She is remembered by her daughters, Mary Ellen Burnett of Yalaha and Jan Burnett Jones and her husband, David Russell Jones of Dade City; sister, Dorothy L. Stone of Wexford, PA; as well as 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends gathered for viewing on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 4-7pm at the funeral home. A funeral ceremony was held on Thursday, Decemver 9, 2010 at 10:00am at Community Church in Howey-in-the-Hills. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City. Any that desire, may send flowers or donations to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements were entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares, FL 352-343-4444. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below!
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