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Eleanor Burgess Obituary
Eleanor Rose Anna Burgess, 86, Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at the Reading Hospital.
She was born on June 16, 1923, in Harrisburg, to the late Edward and Grace (Hunter) Piper.
She was married to Harry Burgess, who preceded her in death in 1978.
She was employed for more than 10 years as manager of food services at Reading High School, and had also been employed at the former Thomas' Restaurant for more than 19 years. She also was a foster grandparent for many years.
She was a member of the Hope of Glory Ministries, Reading.
Eleanor is survived by a son, Andrew Lorick Jr., Reading; two daughters: Dorothy Ellision and her husband, Jerry, Reading; and Joan Piper-Stubbs, Reading. Also surviving is one sister, Ada Mae King, Detroit, Mich.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward Lorick, and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. at the Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, where friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Burgess
6 Entries
Dr. John Turrisi
July 18, 2009
To the Family:
It was a pleasure to have known Eleanor; she was a wonderful woman. I will miss her. My sympathy is extended to all who share the loss.
CLARENCE PIPER
July 17, 2009
DOT,JOAN AND JAKE,
MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IN THE TIME OF SADNESS. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.
(CLARENCE, BETTY, PHYLLIS, MICHELLE, WILLIAM JR., AND DONNA)
July 16, 2009
To the family,
May your heart's be filled with wonderful memories. Please contact me.
With Sympathy,
Vera Thomas
(Patricia Kilson-Bullock's eldest daughter)
Grace-Morrison Washington
July 16, 2009
Dot,Joan,and famlies
You have my deepest sympathy,and know that I will keep you in my prayers
Dot we go way back to grammar school,so that is how long I have known your mother,a fine ,sweet lady,may she rest in peace.LOOK UP AND BE ENCOURAGED.
Jean Prentice-Harris
July 16, 2009
Joan & Jake, It's your time to grieve and live through your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ANTHONY BROWN
July 16, 2009
I LOVE YOU GREAT GRANDMA FROM YOUR GREAT GRANDSON AND FAMILY
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