Farewell Dear Mother
Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your dear name. The precious word is ‘MOTHER’, she was my world you see, But now my heart is breaking cause she’s no longer here with me. God chose her for His angel to watch me from above, To guide me and advise me and know that I’m still loved The day she had to leave me when her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her, for this, I surely knew.
When I think of her kind heart and all those loving years, My memories surround me and I can’t hold back the tears. She truly was my best friend, someone I could confide in, She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin I want to thank you Mother for teaching me so well, And though the time has come that I must bid you this farewell. I’ll remember all you’ve taught me and make you proud you’ll see. Thank you my Dear Mother for all the love you showed me.
Although you’ve left this earth and now you’ve taken flight, I know that you are here with me each morning, noon and night.
Love Penny Your Daughter
~ Acknowledgements ~ The family of Mary Katherine Burnett would like to express our gratitude for the many acts of kindness extended to us during this time. Your uplifting words, unrelenting support, and fervent prayers have given us the strength to praise God in all circumstances.
Life’s Reflections
Ms.
At an early age, she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savoir.
She proudly graduated from Tate County High School, a significant milestone in her life.
Her hobbies included dancing, her family, Cowboys, cooking, and playing cards.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Penny (Vince) Henderson and Ierisha Burnett, son-in-law; Lee Anderson, sister-in-law; Ruby Burnett, aunt; Georgia Vera Carr Davis, grandchildren; Nakisha (Nicholas), Artavius, Onzell, Kamberlyn, Louis, Landon, Ethan, siblings, Tamekka Burnett, Corey, special friends, Deborah Bills Crutchfield, Shelia Ross and Marilyn Steele, and a host of other relatives, family and friends.
A Grandmother’s Essence
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lamar and Melvin Burnett.
When we speak of you we speak from the heart, Your love allows us to let down our guard, It’s safe to say you are a safe space,
You are where we go to receive hugs, kisses, and a warm embrace, In the world there is no other sacred place, It’s your prayers that help us win life’s race, Yes you are a mom, aunt, sister, and friend,
But your also our grandmother and someone we call best friend,
On this day we remember your light, your vibration, your memories, The way you make us laugh, and those dance moves, You taught us all how to get down and groove, On this day we remember your words of wisdom, You taught us to do what’s right,
Follow our hearts, and know that God will make everything alright,
On this day we remember that you are always with us,
We carry your wisdom, your DNA, your love, and your energy, We are a reflection of you…Mary Katherine Burnett.
A lady of grace and style,
With a sweet spirit and heartfelt smile,
A helper to those in need, who also loved her trees, The baker of sweet potato pies,
A strong woman who wasn’t afraid to look you in your eyes,
A nurturing spirit who would give her last,
A party machine who knew how to have a blast, On this day we remember you as the greatest grandmother a kid could have.
Mary “Kat” Katherine Burnett was born to the late Dorothy Mae Carr and Lee Burnett on May 2, 1948, in Coldwater, Mississippi.
