Dorothy Burnett's Obituary
Dorothy Burnett, 86 of Decatur passed away Sunday March 23, 2003 at 5:50 a.m. at Aspen Ridge Care Center.
Private Graveside Services were held Tuesday March 25, 2003 at Calvary Cemetery, with Rev. Dennis Kolross officiating. Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice. J.J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy was born March 21, 1917 in Decatur the daughter of Harry D. and Margaret Lyons Briggs. She married Russell Burnett in 1935; he preceded her in death in 1974. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Gary Burnett of Decatur; daughter, Shirle Stanley Catlin of Decatur; sister, Mary Brown of Fort Worth, TX; six grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband Russell, one brother, and two sisters preceded her in death.
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