Sherry Kay Hawkins Burton

Sherry Kay Hawkins Burton obituary

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Baker Funeral Home

6401 Groom Road

Baker, Louisiana

Sherry Burton Obituary

A resident of Zachary, she passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Bluebonnet. She was 72, and a native of Starkville, MS. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, October 1, from 5-9pm, and on Wednesday, October 2, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Billy Burton. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by husband of 50 years, Johnny Burton; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Paul Deblieux of Zachary; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Byron and Crystal Burton of Zachary, Darren and Peggy Burton of Michigan, and Brandon Burton of Zachary; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dixie "Totsy" and Thurman Hicks of Baker, Charlotte and Jimmy Austin of Central, and Jackie and Charles Lasseigne of Central; a brother and sister-in-law, Thad and Norma Hawkins of Central; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Dustin, Justin, Devin, CJ, Bridget, Johnny Wayne, and Dalton; five great grandchildren, Layna, Jayce, Emma, Gavin, KiLyn; and another great-granddaughter on the way. Preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Ora and W.T. "Bill" Hawkins; and a brother, Jimmy Hawkins. Pallbearers are sons, Byron, Darren, and Brandon; and grandsons, Dustin, Justin, Johnny Wayne, Devin, and Dalton. Sherry was a member of Church of God, and she loved fishing and singing. Please sign the online guestbook at www.BakerFuneralHomeOnline.com.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2013.
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Going to miss you Aunt Sherry, the world will mot be the same or the Burton Family.I know your now in a perfect place where there is no longer pain .Jesus has lsid his hands upon you and has taken you home.You were truly loved here on earth as you will be in heaven. To her immidiate Family. I'm so sorry for your loss..Uncle John Ray Dont give up you have a lot of people that love you and will help support you and will be sending prayers out for you and your family. God Bless you..
Lesa Austin Purdy
Betty Burton Austin's daughter

Lesa Austin-Purdy

October 2, 2013

My heart goes out to your family at this very difficult time. Prayers are with you. I am the daughter of Herbert (Sonny) Wayne Clark. Mr Burton my dad passed away on Sept. 20 2013.

Sonia Clark

October 1, 2013

The memories I have of you will live forever. My heart and prayers are forever with each of you in your time of sorrow. May the lord carry you in his loving arms and breathe peace into your hearts with knowing aunt Sherry is with our heavenly father sharing her sweet voice with all the angles. I love you all, and Mom Billy and I are with you in spirit.

Donna Rogers

October 1, 2013

Sherry You will surely be missed by all who knew you. We love you and your family. I know you are in God's loving arms smiling sweetly into his sweet face.

Betty Austin

October 1, 2013

My deepest condolences to Johnny, Devin & the rest of the Burton family. She truly was a sweet lady.

Hunter Pratt

October 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Henry Bozeman

October 1, 2013

Aunt Sherry You are loved and will be missed!

William Austin Jr.

October 1, 2013

Dear family my condolences. God knows the pain we feel when someone we love dies. He will give you the strength to endure this difficult time.

Donner Fontenot

October 1, 2013

THANK YOU FOR GRACING OUR LIVES WITH YOUR LAUGHTER, YOUR SMILES AND YOUR FAITH. I KNOW YOUR ARE AT PEACE AND IN GOD'S HANDS.I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY AND WILL GUIDE THEM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

DJ and Elaine Jenkins

October 1, 2013

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