Gladys M. Burnette

Gladys M. Burnette

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Sep

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scott Funeral Home

1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Sep

27

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Greater Joy COGIC

5443 S Thompson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

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Sep

27

Service

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tacoma Scottish Rite Masonic

817 S Vassault St, Tacoma, WA 98465

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Gladys Burnette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scott Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Tacoma on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Gladys M. Burnette passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Her visitation services will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 from 4-6pm at Scott Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, September 27, 2027 at 1pm at Greater Joy COGIC 5443 S Thompson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Her family extends an open invitation to her repast September 27th from 4pm-8pm at Tacoma Scottish Rite Masonic 817 S Vassault St, Tacoma, WA 98465

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scott Funeral Home

1215 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Send Flowers

Sep

27

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Greater Joy COGIC

5443 S Thompson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Send Flowers

Sep

27

Service

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tacoma Scottish Rite Masonic

817 S Vassault St, Tacoma, WA 98465

Send Flowers

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.