Lula Mae Watts-Burnell was born March 21, 1938 to the late Levi and Louise Watts in Grenada, MS. Lula relocated to Northwest Indiana as a teenager where she went on to work for US Steel for 27 years. She met James Burnell whom she loved and ultimately married. Lula was a dedicated member of True Stewart Baptist Church. Lula is preceded in death by her parents Levi and Louise Watts; Husband James Burnell; sister Willie V. Hardwick; and grandson Derrick Winters Sr., She leaves to cherish her memory daughter Mildred (Rufus) Winters; sons Jamie (Gwen) Watts and Sherman McGee; sisters Minnie Gilliam, Laura Hardwick, Lillie Hardwick and Nina Bruce; grandsons Stacy Winters and Christopher (Dionna) Winters and a host of other family and friends. Visitation Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 9:00-11:00am with funeral services immediately following all at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Benny Smith

January 10, 2016

Lula was a kind and loving person. we worked together in the coke plant many years ago.i know she will be missed. my condolences to all of her family.

Linda wilson

January 8, 2016

Prayers are with the family

Kennetta Smih

January 7, 2016

Burell Family:
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy, may you feel God's comforting presence during this time of sorrow..

Marolyn Williams

January 6, 2016

Burrell Family:
Your loved one,who is no longer with you in flesh,will be missed,but comfort in knowinging that God can ease your burdens and give you everlasting strength. "Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal"
Remember the good times and thank God for them.
Pleasant memories are forever and they will remain a part of your heart always.
Our prayers are with you

210 Plate Mill Steel Workers,Gary,Indiana

Stacy Winters

January 6, 2016

I knew this day would come one day, but as I always said, you're never truly prepared for it! Rest easy now Grams in heaven. I will always be indebted to you for you taught me work ethic, humility and to see the big picture. I love you always.

Maxine Harris

January 6, 2016

I will truly miss you rest in peace

Tiffany Crawford

January 6, 2016

I sit and listen to your voice mail every day since you left.. I'm gonna miss getting your calls... Forever and always loving you Grandma Lula!!!

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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