Mary Burnett

Mary A. Burnett

1921 - 2013

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Mary Annette Burnett Age 91, of Spencer, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 18, 2013 surrounded and cared for by her family. To honor Mary’s wishes, a private service will be held. She will be laid to rest in West Spencer Cemetery in the town of Sherman, Clark County. Her seven grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer is assisting the Burnett family. Mary was born December 14, 1921, daughter of the late Ellis and Nina Jacklin. She attended public school in Neillsville and graduated from Neillsville High School. She married Rue Burnett on December 22, 1956 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield. Sadly, he passed away in 1998. Employment included Roddis Manufacturing of Marshfield, and along with her husband Rue, she owned and operated Burnett Services, a passenger transport company based in Spencer. Mary was a dedicated and supporting member of both Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield and later Spencer United Methodist Church in Spencer. She shared her time and talents with the church, the United Methodist Women, as a Sunday school teacher and youth leader, as a Cub Scout den mother and volunteered at both Spencer Elementary School and Lucille Tack Center for the Arts. Hobbies included reading, yard work and gardening. Mary also enjoyed crafting and cooking delicious meals for her family Survivors include her three children: Sue (Thomas) Tillma of Milan, MN; Jon Burnett of Spencer and Joe (Kathy) Burnett of Spencer; seven grandchildren: James Tillma, Logan Tillma, Austin Burnett, Quenten Burnett, Ben Burnett, Jaynie Burnett and Jack Burnett along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rue, one brother James in infancy and two sisters: Stella Asplin and Emily Loberg. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.

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