Gertrude was born to Emil Pelech and Frances Pelech, August 7, 1924, in Moulton, Texas. She graduated from Sugarland High School in 1942. She married Grady Burleson in 1944, and they lived together in Houston, Texas. Together, they raised 6 children.
She is survived by her children: Jeanette Murphy (Robert Murphy), Alan Burleson, Theresa Cotton (Dennis Cotton), Yvonne Hudson (Keith Hudson), Alex Burleson (Lan Nguyen), Kerry Burleson. She also leaves her grandchildren to cherish her memory: Adam Murphy, Ashley Palomino, Bryan Thai, Jeofrey Cotton, Kyle Cotton, Tiffany Thomas and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Grady Burleson (Husband), Philip Burleson (Infant Son), Emil Pelech (Father), Frances Pelech (Mother), Eugene Pelech (Brother).
Gertrude worked as an accounting clerk for many years. She enjoyed camping, square dancing, swimming, working in her garden. She was also actively involved in Girl Scouts, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for March 4, 2021, 12:00pm at Forest Park Lawndale (Chapel of Angels).
