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Louise Burgess Obituary
Mrs. Burgess was born April 23, 1916, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of James Clifton and Margaret Flagler Kinder. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Queen’s College with a business degree. From 1940 to 1989, she worked with her husband at their business, T.J. Burgess Insurance Agency. “Tootsie” was a member of the Margaret Gregg Gordon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed bridge, golfing and was an avid reader. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Douglas Kinder and Dr. Emory Clifton Kinder and two sisters, Maudeline K. Haigler and Grace K. Withers Goudelock.
Surviving are: one daughter, Kaye B. (Fred) Thomas of Georgetown; two sons, T. Jeff (Matt) Burgess and Jim (Mary Jo) Burgess, both of Kingstree; six grandchildren, Brian Burgess, Joel Burgess, Stuart Thomas, Kimberly Thomas, Graham Burgess and Kinder Louise Burgess; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The Burgess family will receive friends at the church from noon to 1:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
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Nancy Jane McDaniel
November 1, 2008
Kaye,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was such a beautiful lady, inside and out. I never saw her that she wasn't in a great mood. I know your lost will be difficult, but think of all the wonderful memories you have with her. "Miss Tootsie" was one of those ladies you thought would be here forever. She was just so alive. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your brothers as you go through these trying times. This is a hard time of year to lose them, I know from losing both of mine in October. But the Lord has his plans and always knows the best for each of us. Much love to you and your family.
Nancy Jane and J.W. McDaniel
Warren Montgomery
October 28, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara, Steve and I will keep you in our prayers. Please call if you need anything.
Chuck Eaddy
October 28, 2008
I will always remember Ms Tootsie, her name, her face, her late husband Mr Boog, her sons Jeff and Jimmy.
My impression of her has stayed the same from when I met her when I was 9 yrs old delivering the afternoon newspaper
( The Columbia Record ), going by the T.J. Burgess Agency and on the Golf Course where I have played golf with Mr Boog, Jimmy, Jeff and yes I played golf with Ms Tootsie.
A great influence on the community, A great role model and evidently a great mother.
To Jeff and Jimmy . I'm sorry for you loss.
To your mother, Thanks.
Chuck Eaddy
Genessa Donohue
October 28, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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