Betty I. Burnett

Betty was born January 7, 1930, in Farmersville, the daughter of Marion “Bud” and Myrtle Sharp Brown. She married Bernard Brown on October 20, 1951; he preceded her in death in 2003. She married Ivan Burnett on September 27, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Springfield; he preceded her in death on May 20, 2013.

Betty was a graduate of Farmersville High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. During her career, Betty worked with the Illinois Department of Mental Health and was the secretary of Woodside Methodist Church. She was a past officer of the Christian Women’s Club and served at the state and local levels of the United Commercial Travelers of America. Betty was a Sunday School teacher for many years.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald E. Brown and sister, Lois Brockmeyer.

She is survived by her brother, David (wife, Linda) Brown of Raymond; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Private family graveside ceremonies will be held at Woodwreath Cemetery near New Berlin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Tainter Road, Springfield, IL 62702 or First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711.

The family of Betty I. Burnett is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.