Obituary

Dora Marie Burnett, 89, blessed her family and loved ones as she completed her earthly life on Nov. 22, 2009, at her home in Hale Center, Texas. Dora touched many lives with her love and humor. Dora was born Oct. 15, 1920, in Hale Center to Floyd and Marie Fergason. She grew up on a farm in Hale Center and graduated from Hale Center High School. She married Claude A. Burnett on Oct. 25, 1938. She opened Dora's Tot Shop in the 1950s before working with her husband at the Claude A. Burnett Agency for 39 years, during which time she earned her insurance and real estate licenses. Dora also taught Sunday school at First United Methodist Church for many years. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband and best friend for 71 years, Claude Burnett Sr.; son, Claude Burnett Jr.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Burnett; grandchildren, Alex Burnett and his wife, Mary, and Teresa Hill and her husband, John; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Megan, Logan and Sarah; nieces, Marilyn King and her husband, Jackie, and Billie Dee Davis; nephew Don Davis and his wife, Lisa; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Dora was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Jo Davis and Mary Kathleen Ewen; and nephews, Ron Davis and Gary Davis. The family will receive friends at Abell Funeral Home in Hale Center from 5-7 p.m. today, Nov. 24, 2009. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at First United Methodist Church in Hale Center with the Rev. Jimmy Cameron officiating. Burial will follow in Hale Center Cemetery with arrangements by Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop. The family suggests memorials to Hale Center Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 549, Hale Center, TX 79041; or to a favorite charity.