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Flora Lee Burrell

1928 - 2021

Flora Lee Burrell obituary, 1928-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Flora Burrell Obituary

Mrs. Flora Lee Burrell, age 92 of Gary, Indiana passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born October 18,1928 in Bovina, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Sidney and LeAnna Cook. She married her long time friend and love Sam Burrell on November 7, 1974 who preceded her in death in 1989. For many Flora worked at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Gary. She retired after 21 years. It suited her servant heart. She was never late or missed a day. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ." Visitation, Monday, April 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m.- 8:00p.m. with family hours 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Funeral Services Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 12:00 noon all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Supt. Lonnie Hogan officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 7 to Apr. 11, 2021.

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Evelyn Adkins

April 14, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Gwendolyn Sims

April 13, 2021

To my family I love you. Couisin Flora was a beautiful spirit always had a smile and kind words.

LaDonna Henry Hendrix

April 13, 2021

Words cannot express my condolences God is almighty, my mom Alice and others are waiting for you with open arms I will remember you for the remainder of my life.

Severia Peachie Scott

April 12, 2021

Flora Lee Burrell has found eternal rest and she is now at peace. Flora is resting with the lord. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this time of grief and may the memories of her life bring comfort and peace to the entire family.

Ann Marie Davidson

April 9, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Mom will be greatly missed.?Love from your Goddaughter Marie and Family

Patricia King

April 8, 2021

My Auntie Flo was a lovely woman and had a beautiful soul I'm going to miss her. She loved it when I use to scratch her head, she use to make a awesome German Chocolate cake. She left me with some great memories
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