Mary K. Burton

Mary Kathryn Burton, 95, of Champaign, died on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at University Rehab, Urbana.

There will be a graveside service on Friday, August 26 at 1pm at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Mary’s brother, Rev. Charles Henderson will officiate.

Mary was born on October 28, 1926 at the family home in Champaign, one of 10 children born to Fayte and Vircie (Collins) Henderson. She married George Burton on May 27, 1945 in Monticello and together they raised 3 daughters. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George (on Dec. 29, 2020) and also by 5 sisters, 1 brother and a special son-in-law, James Hastings.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Patricia Hastings of Monticello, Georgia (Steve) Elifritz of Savoy and Connie Samson of Tolono; 5 grandchildren, Don (Mary) Hastings, David (Jennifer) Hastings, Tonya (Michael) Nelsen, Ashlee (Adam) Crowe and Patrick (Lauren) Elifritz; 11 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Juanita Roy of AZ and Margaret Lane of Lodge; 1 brother, Charles Henderson of GA and numerous nieces and nephews throughout the US.

Mary worked in retail at Grant’s and K’s Merchandise department stores but loving and taking care of her family was her favorite job. Her family will always remember the kindness and unconditional love she showed to them and to all that entered her life. Mary tried to take care of everyone that walked thru her door, always offering to make them a meal or fix a snack.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to either Dalton City Christian Church (PO Box 196, Dalton, IL 61925) or Lodge Church of God (2136 Church St, Monticello, IL 61856).

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