OBITUARY
Rosie B Burton
March 28, 1932 – November 27, 2023
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IN THE CARE OF
Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center
Rosie B Burton, 91, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Columbia, Kentucky to the late David and Pert Irvin.
Rosie married Marshall H. Burton October 20, 1952, he preceded her 16 years ago on the same date of her passing. Together they raised two sons, and Rosie was the best mother to them. She worked at Haynes for over 20 years in the wax department, and then from 1977 to 2008 she was housekeeper for St. Joe Hospital. Rosie even won employee of the month.
She could be best described as rotten, a real spitfire. Her grandchildren loved how ornery she was, and she loved messing with them.
She is survived by her sons Phil Burton and Gary (Tammy) Burton; grandchildren Courtney Burton, Luke (Sara) Burton, Samantha (Cody) Hinkle, Megan (Rodney) Schaffer, Heather (Jimmy) Simpson, and Danielle (Logan) Schaffner. She also leaves behind 16 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Rosie is preceded in death by all of her siblings William "Luther" Irvin, Ernest "Smallboy" Irvin, Matthew Irvin, Ed Irvin, Marshall Irvin, Ida Cowan, and Adalee Burton.
A public visitation for Rosie will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosie's memory may be made to her church Hillsdale Community Church, 4893 County Rd E 100 N, Kokomo, Indiana 46901.
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