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Devin Burress Obituary

AUGUSTA - Burress, Devin Renee', 16, senior at Augusta High School,passed away Friday, June 5, 2009. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday June 7 and service 10am Monday June 8 both at Headley Funeral Chapel. Devin was born in El Dorado, Kansas on June 10, 1992, the daughter of James "Jeb" Eldon and LeeAnne (Dennett) Burress. They survive. In addition to her parents, she is survived by brother Justin Burress of Augusta; uncles and aunts Bryan andDebbie Dennett of Winfield and John and Sheri Burress of Rapid City, SD; grandfather Marion Dennett of Augusta; grandmother Virginia Garcia and husband Sam of Las Animas, CO; cousins Matthew, Zachary, Savannah, Cameron, Amanda, Porsche and Sarah; Godmother Leslie Wood. Devin Burress Memorial Scholarship Fund, for EMS training.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2009.

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Heaven Johnson

August 15, 2009

I love and miss you sooo much girll..

and Jeb an Leanne..
My heart is with you.

xoxo

Deanna Atwater

July 25, 2009

Dear Jeb and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you through this time.

Deanna Atwater

Angela Myers

June 11, 2009

Jeb & Family - My heart breaks to hear such news...you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barnes Family

June 10, 2009

Jeb, Leanne, and Justin, We are very sorry for ur loss! We loved Devin so much as she was a very special and loving person. Every day that she was at our house brought nothing but joy. She was like another sister to my children and they miss her very much. U will be in our hearts and prayers for the days ahead. Love always the Barnes Family

Brandon Hole

June 10, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE. I MISS YOU LIKE KRAZY HUN !!!!

Tricia Phillips

June 9, 2009

Jeb I am so sorry to hear about Devin, My thought and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family! Tricia (Daniels) Phillips

Sherry Cowan

June 9, 2009

Dear Jeb & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's passing. We will be praying for your strength and understanding during this great loss. Such a hard time for you and your family... we just lost my sister, Debbie on May 26th and the healing seems SO far away... but we will stand on the promises that we WILL see them again some day!
BIG hugs,
Sherry (Davenport) Cowan and Family

Melissa "N" Chris Wissler

June 9, 2009

Jeb,LeAnn & Family, I'm so sorry to about your lovely daughter, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 9, 2009

Jeb and family,

I'm sorry to hear about Devin's passing. My thoughts and love are with you and your family.

David Muskus, Derby, Kansas

Kim Frangenberg

June 9, 2009

Jeb - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brandon Hole

June 8, 2009

I will always miss u devin. I'll never forget. u were one of the best people i have ever met. i miss seeing u laugh and smile with me. Ill miss how we always had a story to tell each other. I MISS U DEV !!! Ill never forget how wonderful and how good of a person, and MOST DEFIANTLY how good of a friend u were and still are. Ill miss seeing u every day at school or where ever it may be but u will always be here in my eyes.

Shaunna u are a very loving and good person and i know u loved devin more than anything and anyone. u are a good person and Devin is going to be there for u when u need her, i promise.

Lynette Dryden

June 8, 2009

Leanne, Jeb and Justin,
Words cannot discribe how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Leanne, we have been friends for many years and I hope you know that I am here for you. I may not be able to give you the answers you are looking for, but would love to share some of the things that has gotton me through the last 5 years since the loss of my son. I love you! Please contact me whenever you want!

Gene Corl

June 8, 2009

LeeAnne & Jeb,
I wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know Diana is there to personally represent us, but we all wish we could be there to comfort you and celebrate Devin’s life. Words, hugs, or even our presence there cannot express our deepest sympathies. Please let us know in the coming weeks or months if you need anything.

Gene(Tom), Danielle, Heather, & Derik

Eric Johnson

June 8, 2009

May God hold you both close in His arms.

Father, words cannot describe the level of grief this family feels right now. Their sorrow is overwhelming. Grant them an extra helping of Your Grace and Peace in the days ahead. Bless this family, Father. In your son's name we pray, Amen.

Brian Higgins

June 8, 2009

Jeb & LeeAnne,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

SCEMS Paramedic

June 8, 2009

Dear Jeb and Family,
No words can convey how sorry I am about the loss of your beautiful daughter. Please accept my deepest sympathies. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Buddy Pressnell

June 8, 2009

Jeb and family, My prayers are for comfort in your time of grief.

Jamie Larson

June 8, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Your EMS family in Arkansas City will keep your family in our prayers.

michelle papps

June 8, 2009

My daughter knew Devin and she will be missed. May God put his arms around you and comfort you in this time in need.
The Papps Family

DeAngela Ingalls

June 8, 2009

Jeb and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Virginia Roth

June 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Mr & Mrs Micheal Dennett

June 8, 2009

We are so extremely sorry to hear the loss of your daughter. We will be praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

Respectfully,
Mike and Tina Dennett

Steven Smith

June 8, 2009

Jeb and Family,
We at Marion County EMS are truley sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in this time of loss. Your many EMS family will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

Brett& Bette Palmer

June 8, 2009

i'm sorry seems so inadequate in the loss of a daughter, especially at such a young age. Our prayers & thoughts go out to you and your family, from our family.

Carman Allen

June 8, 2009

We are extremely sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are thinking of you and are here to help if our assistance is needed. Carman, Marcus, Chrystine and Suzanne.

June 8, 2009

LeeAnne, Justin and Jeb

We are truely sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Britney sends her love to you in spirit as she will be unable to attend the service.

The Latham's
Augusta, Kansas

June 7, 2009

Jeb and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Heather Studebaker and family

Francie Wampler

June 7, 2009

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Thinking of you often....

Patrick Shaver

June 7, 2009

Sorry for your loss

Fry Family

June 7, 2009

As Devin rests in heavenly peace in the arms of God, I pray that he is with each and everyone that knew and loved Devin so dearly. She was such a sweet girl she will be forever missed.

tj runyon

June 7, 2009

im so sorry for you guys. devin was a wonderful girl. i wish this wouldnt have happened. she would have been a wonderful woman, wife, and mother one day. you guys have been so wonderful to me. im so thankful to you guy for every thing.
i love you guys.
tj and kyle runyon and andrew rhodes

J. D. Hand

June 7, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Devin in class, and I know that she was very special to many people. I am praying for you all.

June 7, 2009

To her family and friends may God be with you all, I know the lost of a child myself
Terry Jackson and Family

Russell Clark

June 7, 2009

God's Speed in life and heart, our thoughts and prayers are with you this day and forever more. Clark Family (Augusta, Kansas)

Shaunna Hurlburt

June 7, 2009

I love you, I miss you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
You are My Bestfriend, my little sister. My heart bleeds for you forever.
Iam soo sorry, I wish i could trade places with you and I would. I wish it never had happened, I keep asking god why?? I remember when we became blood sisters, we shared everything familys, friends, parents, clothes. We laughed and cried together. We will be together again someday. Im going to make alot of changes in my life and im going to take you with me. I will never forget what we shared, I will never forget what we had and i will never forget who we were. I love you, I miss you Baby Girl (Save me a seat).
Love Always & Forever
Mom, Dad, Justin, I love you and will always be here for you.

shaunna hurlburt

June 7, 2009

Devin,
I love you, I miss you you are the best thing that ever happened to me. You are me best friend, my little sister my heart bleeds for you for ever. I an so sorry, I wish I could trade places with you, and I would. I wish it never happended, I keep asking God why??
I remember when we became blood sisters, we shared everything familys, friends, parents, and clothes. We laughed and cried together. We will be together again someday. I'm going to make a lot of changes in my life and I am going to take you with me. I will never forget what we shared and what we had. I will never forget who we were. I love you and miss you baby girl, save me a seat.
Love alway and forever
Mom, Dad and Justin I love you and will always be here for you. Shaunna

Robin James

June 7, 2009

Jeb, LeeAnne and Justin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May the Lord provide you strength and comfort to get through this. My how I have often thought of your family and pray that the answers you seek are given to you through His Word.

I remember so fondly of how we sat on the porch swing and talked...and waiting Devin's arrival into the world! And how blessed I was to be able to baby sit her for so many years. Both she and Justin still hold a special place in my heart as I raise my own little ones...I often tell stories to them of your little ones.

My heart breaks as I imagine your loss. How I wish I could be there tomorrow to celebrate her life with you.
Peace be with you,
Robin (Patterson) James and Family:
Mark, Charlie, Melody, Grace and Benjamin James

Nancy & Greg Ratzlaff

June 7, 2009

I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about Devin. I still remember having her in our Karate class. She was so sweet & shy. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Charles Gladfelter

June 7, 2009

Jeb, LeeAnne, Justin, the Burress and Dennett families. We will miss Devin and keep in our memories all the good and joy she gave to us while she was with us. May God give you strength, understanding, and peace in this difficult hour. We love you all and you are in our prayers.
Love The Gladfelters, Charley, Stacey, Baily, and Jordan
Jehovah Shalom

Susan Balman

June 6, 2009

Jeb, LeeAnne, and Justin...I am so sorry for your loss. I just keep thinking of all of you and want you to know...

Trenda Lundin

June 6, 2009

Jeb and Leeanne, We are so sorry about Devin. I still cherish those memories of us girls at Walnut Valley stopping everything we were doing to feel Devin kick. She became our girl during those nine months. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Stay strong and let your friends hold you up during this time.

Patrik, Trenda, Mike, Sarah and Faith Lundin

Your Timbuktu Family

June 6, 2009

To the Burress Family,

May you find peace in the memories you will share of Devin's smile and love for life. Embrace each moment with friends and family who love you and gain strength from their compassion in this time.

We Love You,
Larry, Michelle, Angelica Sell
and your Timbuktu Family

Audra Bullard

June 6, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wade and Audra Bullard (Wichita, ks)

Teresa Church

June 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Devin was a very dear person, I was very fond of, She was so full of life, laughter and love. She will forever be remembered. Chris, Trisha & Teresa Church

Tina Wood

June 6, 2009

Jeb, LeAnn, and Justin. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Devin will be very missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Terry & Tina Wood & Sarrah & Chase Nichols. (Andover, KS)

Berry Family

June 6, 2009

God bless you Burress Family Our Prayers are with you and family that the Lord give you the strength and comfort you need in this hour of sorrow. May he comfort your hearts and draw you to Him. In Christ Love. The Berry Family

Phyllis Brewer

June 6, 2009

Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny & Jan Frazier

June 6, 2009

Jeb, LeeAnne, and Justin,
We are so sorry for your loss. Due to us being out of town we will not be able to attend the service but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Clyde Berg

June 6, 2009

We are so sorry about your loss. Please know that we are hear for you. Devin will be very much missed by her family and friends. We love you!

Clyde and Lisa Berg

Teresa Cullinane

June 6, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter knew Devin and is so saddened by her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. I was given an angel for nearly losing my own daughter and I would like to pass it along to you. May she always be a shinning star at night and a warmth of sunshine during the day. She will forever be an angel with wings!

God Bless You and Your Family,
Teresa Cullinane

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