Barbara J. Burress, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2010) at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Private family visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 18, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel with graveside services immediately following at Windsor Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Donor's Choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mrs. Burress was born on July 28, 1931 in Pisgah, IL, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Witham) Smith. She retired in 1990 as a L.P.N. at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She married Dennis R. Burress on June 22, 1974.
Surviving are her husband: Dennis R. Burress of Decatur, IL; son: Glenn Davis of Decatur, IL; daughter: Deborah Woltz of Decatur, IL; step children: Tina (Chip) Northrop of Altamont, IL, Robin Burress of Decatur, IL, Devin Burress of West Palm Beach, FL and John Burress of Orlando, FL; brother: John (Rheta) Smith of Jacksonville, IL; sister: Mary Louise Doolin of Jacksonville, IL; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one great grandson and one great-great grandson.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Goetter, Dr. Esparaz, Dr. Raycraft and all the staff at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
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Les Condoléances dèrnières
| Jack and Mike Hershfelt |
friends |
December 19, 2010 |
Dear Dennis,
We are sorry to learn of your great loss. We appreciate your being such a good friend to our father.
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| Freda Chittum |
from Franklin, TN |
December 17, 2010 |
Denny, I so sorry about Barb's passing. Like many of her friends said, " She is without pain now".
| Brenda Reeves |
Friend |
December 16, 2010 |
Dennis and family.
Barb was a wonderful and caring person....I had lots of long talks with her and she was always so willing to give to anyone who needed it...I loved her and know that she is now without pain for the first time in many years....Thank God....
If there is anything I can do for you or the family...please let me know....Prayers with Barb & the family....
| Mae Hess |
My friend |
December 16, 2010 |
To the Burress family: My thoughts are with you all,Barb was a good friend too me LOVED her very much. I will miss her very very much. God-Bless you all & my prayers be with you. Mae
| Cathy Rives and family |
Aunt Barb |
December 15, 2010 |
Uncle Denny, we are so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. We hope you will find comfort and strength in family at this time. Sorry we cannot come to be with you Saturday. We will be thinking of you and Barb's children and keeping all of you in our prayers. Love-your niece Cathy and family
