Stace’ Firie "Boots" Burruss

Stace' Firie Burruss (Boots), 62, of Whitehall, Arkansas passed away January 11, 2026 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones after her battle with stage four brain cancer.

Born July 10, 1963 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Edwin Robinette Harris and Elizabeth Ann Mustachia. Stace' attended Dollarway High School where she was a Feature Twirler/ majorette. In her youth she was a member of the United Church of God where she was also a cheerleader for the church's youth organization.

After high school, Boots received her Cosmetology license where she worked at JC Penney's. Also, attending Seark College where she obtained an Associates in business and accounting. Stace' had accomplished so many things in her life but her most memorable was working for the White Hall School District as a cafeteria manager. She loved all her students at Gandy Elementary. Lastly, Stace' worked with the Labor Union where she helped with completing the chemical destruction at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Then later to go on to become a document control clerk where she completed jobs in Georgia at the Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant and Blue Oval car manufacturer in Tennessee.

Boots loved hunting and shooting guns with her husband Mike. Her pride and joy were most definitely her three children, they were her life and gave her purpose. She loved all animals especially her basset hounds. Stace' had a thrill and excitement for motorcycles as well as a huge fan of music. She loved to sing and dance!

Stace' was the light and joy in every room. Her smile and laughter were infectious. She was a devoted wife, beloved daughter, the very best mother and loyal friend. Her spirit will forever be everlasting.

Stace' (Boots) is survived by her loving husband Michael D. Burruss, her daughters, Michelle Capel (Seth), Tracee' Tater and Tommy Burruss (Lauren). Along with her two grandchildren Amelia and Elijah Burruss as well as three step grandsons Ashden, Braiden and Gabriel Capel. Her mother, Elizabeth Harris and her brother Michael Harris (Glenda) and many more family and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Edwin R. Harris (Buddy) and her grandmother Dorothy Huckaby.

A memorial service for Stace' will be held on June 27, 2026 near her birthday this summer for a celebration of life. The Family will keep everyone updated with a time and place closer to the event.

In lieu of flowers, the Family will take momentary or app donations that will go towards Stace' memorial service.