Rebecca Burnham Obituary

Rebecca (Becky) Blocker Burnham, 52, of Brandon finally achieved victory over the cancer she fought so hard for so many years. As of Friday, January 7th, 2011 she now rests at the home with Christ that she claimed long ago, but leaves behind a loving husband of 28 years and three wonderful children to join her later.

Becky was born in Clarksdale, MS October 13th, 1958, lived in Greenville, MS, and grew up in Clinton, MS where she finished the balance of her elementary through high school studies and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Paralegal Studies. Becky was a pioneer in the Paralegal field serving the firm of Wells Marble & Hurst before beginning the demanding career of Motherhood along with teaching her children at home, at which she excelled beyond comparison. No awards were given on this earth other than the thrill of seeing her three children excel at whatever their interests were and watching their admiration of her loving sacrifice.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Sidney McLaurin Burnham, Jr.; son, Sidney McLaurin Burnham, III; son, Joshua Lowry Burnham, and daughter, Maggie Rosalie Burnham, all of Brandon, MS; her mother, Melba Blocker of Clinton, and brothers, Ken Blocker of Bay Springs, MS, and Jim Pope of Germantown, TN. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Sidney McLaurin Burnham, Sr., and mother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving father, James K. Blocker, Sr.

Services will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon at 2:30pm, Sunday, January 9, 2011. Visitation will be today from 5 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Brandon Cemetery. Flowers are welcome as she has donated much to the cause of cancer research with amazing determination and of course donations to InTouch Ministries, PO Box 7900, Atlanta, Georgia 30357, in her name are appreciated.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Jan. 8, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Burnham

8 Entries

George Cole

January 17, 2011

Sidney, so very sorry to hear of your loss; I only learned of it today. Our prayers are with you.

Susan Tesauro

January 11, 2011

"I will rise when He calls my name- no more sorrow, no more pain..." He called and dear Becky followed her Lord Home. She was a precious cousin to me- I treasure many wonderful memories of her and our times together. I am so grateful we reconnected as adults through letters and email. It was a privilege to pray with and for her during her valiant battle with cancer. Her faith and trust were an encouragement and inspiration to me.
I am so very sorry for your loss - she loved her family and did not want to leave you all so early. She was so grateful for your unfailing support, love and tender care.
Praying that our Lord Jesus will hold you all close to His heart and fill you with His comfort, strength and peace, especially as you go through the next days, weeks and months of missing her.
Sending love, hugs and prayers--
Susan

Bonnie Bankston Sorsby

January 9, 2011

Sidney and family, may your hearts be filled with memories of joyful times to comfort you in the coming days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joyce Bourlet Hackney

January 9, 2011

The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Becky was a good friend in high school and I will miss her.
May God Bless you in this time of sorrow.

January 9, 2011

To Becky's family: I am so very sorry for your loss, and you are all in my prayers. She knew me as Kathy Keene. We went to high school and Hinds Jr College together. I loved her. She was very shy, but I could tell she was special, so I called her and we became good friends. At Hinds, I fixed her up on a date with a friend for the spring dance. We went on a double date. I just wanted to share with you what he said when she walked out in her white dress. He said, "WOW. You are beautiful. You remind me of a princess in a 19th century painting." May you all be comforted by the Lord Jesus. She will be missed. We were all blessed to have known Becky.

Christine Hogg

January 8, 2011

Sidney and Family: I am so sorry about
Becky and I have remembered her in my prayers but when her time was up I feel sure it was a blessing to be with the Lord. She made a point of asking me about my faith and I have to
tell all, I spend more time Thanking the Lord for all of my blessings than
is possible to explain.

I hope O will be able to attend the
service tomorrow but the weather man is not speaking of good weather.

Be thankful that you all had her with'
you through the years. Christine Hogg
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January 8, 2011

Melba, what a sweet sweet write up about Rebecca. God bless each and every one of you during this huge adjustment time. How proud you must be to have had a beautiful loving daughter like Rebecca for all these years. Its just such a good thing to know that our God never makes mistakes. Lovingyou and praying for you, Evelyn Gibson

January 8, 2011

Sid - We were so sorry to hear about Becky. She gave a good fight. I know how much she will be missed. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Marsha Russell

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