December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Keith & Leticia Robinson lit a candle at
2011-06-15 20:48:44
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
2011-06-15 20:48:44
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
Johnnye Mae Burton was born on April 18, 1922, in Cusseta, Alabama to the late Johnnie and Sallye Summers. Johnnye was raised in West Point, GA but later made her home in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She retired from Edison Estates in Edison, New Jersey, where she worked as a laundry room attendant.
Johnnye Mae was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, New Jersey. She served as an active member of the Pulpit Auxiliary and secretary for the Pastor’s Aid Committee. More importantly, she served the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was preceded in death by her beloved friend, McKinnley Ransom, her loving sisters, Alma and Eva, her devoted son, Donald Burton (Alice) of Cleveland, Ohio and her darling great-granddaughter, Jasmine Jenkins.
Her interests included spending time with her family, quilting, word search puzzles, and traveling with her best friend Maggie Martin and The Senior’s Fellowship Ministry.
Johnnye Mae Burton leaves to cherish her loving memory: her sister, Louise Summers of West Point, Georgia; her daughters, Constance Howard of New Brunswick, New Jersey; Jennifer Burton of Smyrna, Georgia; and Cherie Ruffin (James) of Marietta, Georgia.
10 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and 8 great, great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family may be contact at the residence of Ms. Louise Summers, 1105 E. 9th St., West Point, GA.
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December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Jennifer/Daughter lit a candle at
2011-06-15 03:56:49
Mur you are gone but will never be forgotten. You live in my Heart.
2011-06-15 03:56:49
Mur you are gone but will never be forgotten. You live in my Heart.
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Friend of granddaughter Kersa lit a candle at
2011-06-13 15:29:42
May God bless and keep your family during this time. Love Always, Tina Magee
2011-06-13 15:29:42
May God bless and keep your family during this time. Love Always, Tina Magee
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Bobbie Jean Thompson and Family lit a candle at
2011-06-13 15:27:14
May GOD keep all of you in HIS mighty Hands at this time
2011-06-13 15:27:14
May GOD keep all of you in HIS mighty Hands at this time
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Lucy Robinson lit a candle at
2011-06-13 10:16:59
To the Burton Family: With deepest sympathy through this difficult time. With Love and Prayers
2011-06-13 10:16:59
To the Burton Family: With deepest sympathy through this difficult time. With Love and Prayers
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Friends from North Brunswick,New Jersey JDC Detent lit a candle at
2011-06-11 19:05:41
With deepest sorrow,peace be with you.
2011-06-11 19:05:41
With deepest sorrow,peace be with you.
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Friends from Somerset,New Jersey Elliott and Betty lit a candle at
2011-06-11 19:03:32
Peace with you at this time of sorrow.
2011-06-11 19:03:32
Peace with you at this time of sorrow.
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Keith & Leticia Robinson lit a candle at
2011-06-15 20:48:44
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
2011-06-15 20:48:44
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Jennifer/Daughter lit a candle at
2011-06-15 03:56:49
Mur you are gone but will never be forgotten. You live in my Heart.
2011-06-15 03:56:49
Mur you are gone but will never be forgotten. You live in my Heart.
December 30, 2011
December 30, 2011
Friend of granddaughter Kersa lit a candle at
2011-06-13 15:29:42
May God bless and keep your family during this time. Love Always, Tina Magee
2011-06-13 15:29:42
May God bless and keep your family during this time. Love Always, Tina Magee
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December 30, 2011
Friends of the Family from New brunswick,New Jerse wrote at
2011-06-11 18:59:26To The Burton Family,
Life can be strange at times and we do not understand the cons and pros.We do understand that death has no sorrows,may the memory of Ms.Johnnye bring you joy at your dark hour of need of comfront.May the cool winds at night brush across your face be her breathe whispering I am ok. May the sun be her smile looking down saying please don't weep for me I am fine.May the rain be tears of joy knowning that you will meet again! We are sending prayers up for your family so that you may be at peace and that joy will come in the morning for your family. May God watch over you at this time of sorrow and everyday until you meet Ms.Johnnye again.
Love, Joyce and Arsemus Nutter,Rene and Irvin Dirkson
Friend to family Somerset, NJ wrote at
2011-06-12 09:02:55Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, Just know that you are very close in every thought and pray.
Love, Delores Holland
Khristi Adams wrote at
2011-06-12 19:19:20To Kersa, Auntie Jennifer and family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We love you so much! We are praying for you. I'll miss my extended grandmother...she lived a great life and left an even greater legacy in you all.
Jillian Smith, Atlanta, GA wrote at
2011-06-13 13:40:09Kersa and Family,
Again, I extend my prayers and condolences during this season of transition. As my interactions with Ms. Burton were limited, I do recall the one game night where we played Taboo and she definitely provided lots of laughs and joy on that evening. Continue to remember the vivacious woman that she was and know that she is resting in the sweet arms of our Lord. Love, Jillian L. Smith and Family
Rosalind Jenkins wrote at
2011-06-13 14:27:57To my daughter-in-law Dee Dee and her family, Please know that you all are in my prayers. I pray that God and your memories of Grandma Johnnye will help you in the days to come. Love, Roz
Bobbie Jean Thompson wrote at
2011-06-13 15:20:49To Punk, Red and everyone else, i cannot express just how i feel I do wish that i could be there with you all at this time. Grandma was a wonderful person- I will never forget her and always hold her dear in my heart. Bobbie Jean and all of the Kids--
Rita Spencer - FBC Pastor's Aide Ministry wrote at
2011-06-13 21:04:45To the Family of Mrs. Johnnye May Burton.
We The Pastor's Aide Ministry of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens send our deepest sympathy to you. We will always remember Mrs. Burton as a wonderful, caring person and we cherished her membership in the Pastor's Aide Ministry. "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" Rev.21:4
Rita Spencer
Pastor's Aide Ministry
Former members of FBC of LG wrote at
2011-06-14 00:08:59To Jennifer, Kersa, and the family of Johnnye Mae Burton. With our Sympathy and Caring "Remembering what is cherished forever". During this time of sorrow, may you be comforted in knowing that the memories of your loved one live on. Sorry we couldn't be with you.
Deacon and Deaconess Lee and Louise Magee
Mattie Walker &Family wrote at
2011-06-14 08:41:15To the family of Johnnye, we just wanted to express our condolences for your lost. Her memories will live on forever!