Sally Jo Lawrence Burson

Sally Jo Lawrence Burson, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on March 10, 2023 at the age of 84. She was a native of Lumberton, Mississippi, born on January 30, 1939 to her loving parents, the late Audrey Lawson Lawrence and James "Ernie" Lawrence. Sally is survived by her loving husband of almost 63 years Marlon Lloyd Burson. She is the cherished mother of Marla Burson Hardin (Anthony Scott Hardin) and Michael Lawrence Burson (Elizabeth Fitzmorris Burson); proud grandmother of Christopher Michael Burson and James Cade Burson; and caring sister of James "Jimmy" Ernest Lawrence Jr. (Martha Lawrence). She also leaves behind a host of extended family members and friends whom she loved dearly.
Sally attended classes at University of Southern Mississippi and Slidell Vocational School. She began her career as Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor at the Louisiana Technical College at the Slidell campus and relocated to the Sullivan campus after Hurricane Katrina. She retired from the Northshore Technical Community College at the age of 78. Sally was active in her community, serving on various church committees and volunteering in the food and clothing pantry. She also enjoyed attending services regularly at her local church, First Baptist Church of Slidell. Sally will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Audubon Funeral Home in Slidell. A funeral service will begin in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Sally will be laid to rest in Lumberton City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations be made to the First Baptist Church Food and Clothing Pantry or Hospice House at P.O. Box 5806, Slidell, LA 70469. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com