Mary Lillian Burton, age 80, of Petersburg, TN, passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born in Lynchburg, TN on June 17, 1944, to loving parents, the late Lester and Cleo Jones Burton.
Mary spent her early years in Fayetteville attending Robert E Lee School and Central High School, working at Marrs Bar BQ and Lincoln County Hospital before beginning a journey with her late husband Jackie Wayne Burton to Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Kodiak, Alaska before settling back in Lincoln County in December 1985.
Mrs. Burton was an active member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church and the Mimosa FCE Club, and she enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, getting together with the 1962 classmates for lunch each month and football – especially the Florida Gators.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin Burton and Houston Burton. Survivors include her daughters, Kim Burton, Kristy Moorehead, and Karmen (Barry Joe “Boo”) Allen; granddaughter, Renae Austell; grandsons, Dustin Moorehead, and BJ Allen; great-grandson, Jackson Pigg; great-granddaughter, Addi Austell, bonus great-grandson, Bowman Stotts, bonus great-granddaughter, Lucy Stotts; and sisters-in-law, Viola Burton, and Judy Hurt.
Funeral service will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Joseph Stotts and Bro. Ricky Burton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynchburg Cemetery, Lynchburg, TN, beside her late husband. Visitation with the family will be from 10 AM until 12 PM on Saturday at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Hill Baptist Church, 10 Wiley Hollow Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mary Lillian Burton.
10 Comments To "Mary Lillian Burton"
#1 Comment By Debbie Gentry Miahnahri On May 20, 2025 @ 4:23 pm
Kim,
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you.
#2 Comment By Brenda and Joe Burns On May 20, 2025 @ 4:28 pm
Karen and all the Family. So Very sorry to hear of Lillian’s passing .Such a sweet lady .God has gained another Angel
Prayers for you all..
#3 Comment By Audrey Gentry On May 20, 2025 @ 5:31 pm
Lil was a good friend. May god bless her family. You was loved and will be missed.
#4 Comment By Wanda Shelton On May 20, 2025 @ 5:58 pm
I’m so sorry.
#5 Comment By Stacy Allen On May 20, 2025 @ 6:14 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
#6 Comment By Robin Rozar On May 20, 2025 @ 8:52 pm
Karmen I’m so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers sweet lady.
#7 Comment By Tiffany Payton On May 21, 2025 @ 12:07 pm
Kristy Lee,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your Mom. May God grant you all his peace and understanding during this difficult time. Love you bunches. 💝
#8 Comment By sandra Lancaster On May 21, 2025 @ 3:49 pm
To all of the family. I’m so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Lillian. I met her through Karmens Beauty Shop. I have known her for quite a few years. Great lady. God bless you all. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
#9 Comment By Karen Crocker On May 21, 2025 @ 4:28 pm
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ms Lilian. Your family will be in my prayers.
#10 Comment By Eloise Hudgins On May 21, 2025 @ 5:49 pm
Karmen , I’m so sorry to learn of Lillian’s passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Sorry I can’t attend either service as I will be out of town. Love u honey