Sunday, January 11, 2009

Myra Lou Burgess

Myra Lou Burgess, 87, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 9, 2009, in Ft. Smith, AR. Mrs. Burgess was born May 22, 1921, in Coaldale, AR to Henry & Millie Fortner. She was a member of the Baptist Church & attended Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Theodore Burgess on December 22, 1997. Survivors include her daughters, Onetia Flynn of Iola, KS & Sue Free of Poteau, OK; son, Jerry Burgess of Grand Prairie, TX; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters in law, Margie Adams & Bobbie Burgess; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services held 10 am, Monday, January 12, 2009 at Trinity Baptist Church, Poteau, OK with the Rev Leroy Billy & Randy Burgess officiating. Interment following in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers: Donald Allison, Randy Burgess, Bob Free, Hoot Jackson, Harold Gilbert, & Mike King.

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