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1940
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2016
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Patricia Burris Obituary
Patricia K. "Pat" Burris, nee Hennessey, 75, of Cahokia, Ill., born July 23, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo., died Monday, June 27, 2016.
Pat was a past-member of the Belleville Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kenneth and Virginia Mary, nee Bungart, Hennessey.
Surviving are her children, Kelly Burris of Cahokia, Ill., and Dr. Thomas (Sherry) Burris of Columbia, Ill.; her granddaughter, Elise Burris; her siblings, Kathy (Jack) Chandler of Dupo, Ill., Pam Coff of Waterloo, Ill., Mike (Kay) Hennessey of East Carondelet, Ill., and Gina (Rick) Boswell of Waterloo, Ill.
Pat is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at: www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Visitation: Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia Ill., with Fr. Chris Reuter officiating. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.
KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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for Patricia Burris
July 12, 2016
May GOD's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time.
PSALMS 29:11
Rick Buchanan
July 1, 2016
We will keep you in our prayers. We will say the rosary and divine mercy for the repose of her soul. Go with God Pat.
Kelly Shemwell
June 28, 2016
Kelly, Thinking of you and sending a huge hug. Take care. Other Kel
Cindy Ruester
June 28, 2016
Kelly I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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American Heart Association
June 28, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Ernie Elliott
June 28, 2016
Kelly, I am truly sorry for your loss of your Mother. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristine Griffett
June 28, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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