Florence E. Burris Obituary (1931 - 2018)

Florence E. Burris, 86, of Pana, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Life's Journey, Pana. She was born September 14, 1931 in Tower Hill Township to the late Thomas & Lena (Rueff) Cutright. Florence worked as head teller for the Secretary of State. She was a member of the Pana Christian Church & Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and family reunions were of great importance to her. Florence loved her grandchildren & great grandchildren very much. Florence Cutright and Darrell A. Burris were married on July 18, 1948 in Shelbyville, IL. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2016. She is survived by her son, Tim (Alice) Burris, Pana, IL; grandchildren: Justin Burris, Richmond, TX; Jenni (Andy) Spracklen, Shelbyville, IL; Kyle (Sarah) Burris, Tower Hill, IL; great grandchildren: Lincoln, Carder & Knox Burris and Joanna Spracklen; and brother, Thomas Cutright, Quincy, IL. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Ruth Moore & Ina Fae Taylor. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dave Altman officiating. Burial will be in Tower Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Memorials in Florence's honor may be made to the Pana Christian Church, 1005 E. Sixth St., Pana, IL 62557 or Pana Community Hospital Foundation, 101 E. Ninth St., Pana, IL 62557 and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, who is assisting the family.