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.
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
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