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Susan Burrus Obituary

Susan K. Burrus 79, Indianapolis, died on Thursday, September 18, 2008. She was born in Indianapolis on March 19, 1929 one of three daughters to the late Lloyd and Ethel (White) Wilson. Her sisters preceded her in death. Susan retired from United Hospital in 1991 after 21 years of employment. She will be deeply missed by her children, Ladonna Snider (Richard McFarland), Terry Burrus, Elaine Henderson, and Jerry Wentworth; 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-8pm on Sunday, September 21, at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center - Washington Park East. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday at the funeral center. Burial will follow at Floral Park Cemetery. www.flannerbuchanan.com

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Sep. 19, 2008.

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