Mary Teresa "Sullivan" Burriss

Mary Teresa "Sullivan" Burriss obituary, Charleston, WV

Mary Teresa "Sullivan" Burriss

Upcoming Events

Oct

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

305 E. Street, South Charleston, WV 25303

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Oct

25

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

305 E. Street, South Charleston, WV 25303

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Good Shepherd Mortuary Inc

Mary Burriss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Good Shepherd Mortuary Inc on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Mary Teresa (Sullivan) Burriss, 90, of South Charleston departed this life Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born November 10, 1934 in South Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late William Joseph and Teresa (Corkrean) Sullivan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Conrad "CB" Burriss; son, Pat Burriss; sister, Bernice Sullivan; brothers, Paul, Harold and Bob Sullivan, and grandson Ryan Burriss.

Mary lived her entire life in South Charleston. She was a devoted mom, volunteering at her children's schools in various roles and baking untold thousands of cookies for their lunches. Mary was a charter member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and active in St Anne's Guild. She also volunteered at Ronald McDonald House.

Those left to cherish her memories include her loving children, Joe Burriss (Jane), Tim Burriss (Susan) and Steve Burriss (Tina); eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lesley Burriss as well as a host of other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Paul J. Wharton and Father John Finnell officiating. Fiends and family will gather for fellowship beginning at 10:00 prior to mass and all are invited to a luncheon at Blessed Sacrament following mass. Mary will be laid to rest in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

Good Shepherd Mortuary 335 Fifth Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

305 E. Street, South Charleston, WV 25303

Send Flowers

Oct

25

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

305 E. Street, South Charleston, WV 25303

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Good Shepherd Mortuary Inc