Mercedena V Burns's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2026 in Alton, Illinois

Mercedena V Burns

February 1, 1931 - August 23, 2026 (95 years old)

Alton, Illinois

Mercedena V Burns's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2026 in Alton, Illinois

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Mercedena V Burns

February 1, 1931 - August 23, 2026 (95 years old)

Alton, Illinois

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Mercedena V Burns Obituary

Mercedena V Burns (Alton, Illinois) passed away on August 23, 2026. Mercedena, born on February 1, 1931, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Cato and Cecile Cato (Cox); her former husband Donald Williamson; her husband Fred Burns; her son-in-law Barney Neal; and her sisters, Patricia Waterman, Audra Reddick, Paulette Tarrant and Jeanette Hartley.

She is survived by: her children, Debra Neal (Williamson) of Milwaukie, OR, Stan Williamson (Mary) of San Pedro, CA and Gerald Burns of Alton; her grandchildren, Meredith Hobbs (Aaron), Justin Neal (Lindsey), Natalie Gilmore and Tyler Williamson; her great grandchildren, Alice Hobbs, Jolyon Neal and Jensen Neal; and her brother Kelly Cato (Zelda) of Godfrey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc



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