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Gertrude Burrows Obituary
Mrs. Burrows was born a daughter of Stokes Hughes and Annie Cribb Hughes on September 14, 1930 in Hemingway, SC. She was a retired employee of Tupperware Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was the epitome of a Southern mother devoted to her husband, caring for her family, and serving her church and friends.
Gertrude and Allen were married November 2, 1946, and celebrated 63 years. From their blessed union survives six children: Johnnie Burrows, Kerry (Cathy) Burrows, Warren Burrows, Donna Burrows, Eric (Teressa) Burrows, and Robin Burrows; five grandchildren, Tracy (David) Dean, Melissa Burrows, Chad (Lacinda) Burrows, Chasity (Brian) Garman, Cody (Melissa) Burrows; great grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle, Trenton, Colton, Keri, Braelyn, Bryant, Coleman, and Andrea. Also surviving is one sister, Miriam C. (Julian) Port.
She was predeceased by her parents; two daughter-in-laws, Meredith A. Burrows and Eunice Burrows; three brothers and two sisters.
Celebration of Life Service will be 3 PM, Sunday, May 2, 2010 in the Family Life Center of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery directed by the Hemingway Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
The visitation will be 5-7 PM, Saturday evening, May 1, 2010, in the Family Life Center.
Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burrows family. Online Condolences may be sent to McKenzieFH.com.
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kimberly coles
May 5, 2010
Donna Im very sorry for you and your family's loss. Mrs. Burrows was a pleasure to be around and I feel very blessed to have gotten to know her. The conversations that I was able to have with her are irreplaceable. My prayers are with you all.
Timothy & Elaine Todd
May 4, 2010
Mrs. Gertrude was a very special lady and I know all her family will be in pain for a long time. Her children her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren also. If you ever met her you were bound to love her that was the type of woman she was. She had a heart of gold and loved and stood by her family and did all she could for them. Donna, I know your heart is broken she was your Mother and your friend and with you being their with your parents your love for them grew stronger everyday. If you ever need us we will try our best to be there for you and your family. God Bless and watch over all of you during your grief.
Darlyn Adams
May 2, 2010
Donna, I am sorry for the loss of your Mother whom I am certain was your best friend. During this time, you are not alone as there are many friends who have you in their thoughts and prayers and I am one of them. From one friend to another - you have precious memories of a wonderful Mother to cherish and that is a blessing. Darlyn Adams, Myrtle Beach.
chip lane
May 1, 2010
Donna I am so sorry about your mother.I lost mine recently and I do know your pain.I have made a place in my heart for my parents and every time I see a rainbow or find out the birth of a new life I think of them and smile as the ultimate gift of life has to be taken away sometime and the time we have to spend with loved ones is so very special.Peace in your time of loss.
Florence Kirton
May 1, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
laverne marsh
May 1, 2010
To Johnnie and all the family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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