Mary J. Burleson

Mary J Burleson, age 86, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Mary was born to the late Buddy and Effie (Reynolds) Whitten on August 24, 1936 in Halleyville, AL. Mary was the oldest of 14 siblings. She married Lowell Burleson in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Mary worked for Macys Grocery store for many years. She enjoyed growing flowers, bird watching, taking long walks and going to the beach. Mary also enjoyed spending time with family, especially during the holidays. She was member of the Church of Christ on Main Street and Judson Road Christian Church.

She is survived by her son, Tim Burleson, of Laguna Vista, TX; three grandchildren, Erin (Will) Willis, Mike Burleson, and Jason Burleson; and three great-grandchildren, Drew, Kenzlee, and Pax.

Thank you to Tony and Brenda (Reynolds) Floyd for being there for Mary throughout the years.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lowell; son, Dan Burleson; and grandson, Jon Burleson.

A special acknowledgement to all the caregivers at Bloom at Kokomo for all of their care of Mary. A special thanks to Sabrina Schwartz, Paradigm Health, for the special care she gave Mary.

There will be a time of visitation for Mary from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 12:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo. Dr. Gary Carpenter will be officiating. Burial will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Burleson family.