JEANETTE MARGARET BURNETT (nee: Matthews) Jeanette Margaret Burnett, age 95 of Burton Twp., died November 5, 2021 at her home. She was born November 4, 1926 in Newbury, Ohio to Sidney and Margaret (nee: Tuttle) Matthews. Jeanette graduated from Burton High School and Kent State University. She retired from the Kenston School District where sheContinue Reading
JEANETTE MARGARET BURNETT (nee: Matthews)
Jeanette Margaret Burnett, age 95 of Burton Twp., died November 5, 2021 at her home. She was born November 4, 1926 in Newbury, Ohio to Sidney and Margaret (nee: Tuttle) Matthews. Jeanette graduated from Burton High School and Kent State University. She retired from the Kenston School District where she taught for 20 years.
She is survived by her children: Donna Burnett of Hamilton, Ohio, Kenneth (Ruth) Burnett of Burton Twp., Peggy (Tony) Rhodes of Newton, NC, John (Michele) Burnett of Burton Twp, Grandmother of nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Richard F. Burnett, brother Walter Matthews, and sisters Betty Morrell and Nancy Scott.
In her retirement she enjoyed travelling with their camper, going on cruises, and visiting relatives. When she was home she worked many hours on her favorite pastime of quilting which resulted in donations to organizations and family members.
Jeanette was a member of Burton Congregational Church for over 80 years including many years as a member of the choir and organist. Throughout her life she was also involved in The Great Geauga Fair Band, Burton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Ohio, and Geauga County Retired Teachers Associations. In the last several years she worked to support the new Berkshire All Grade School that she was privileged to tour in her final days.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 7, 7-9 PM at the Burton Congregational Church, 14558 West Park St., Burton, Ohio 44021. Calling hours will also be at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 8, 2021, and Funeral Service immediately following at 12:00 P.M. Burial will be at Welton Cemetery.
Donations are suggested to Berkshire Schools or Burton Congregational Church in her memory.
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio. Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.
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