Mary Margaret Burris Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Margaret Burris of Edwardsville, Illinois, who departed this world on July 29, 2025 at the age of 86. Mary Margaret leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Margaret Burris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emerson Franklin and Ruby Rachel Wheeler; her siblings, Dr. James Orton, Robert E. Wheeler and Rachel Elaine Willis; her daughter Kimbra Lisa Burris; and her husband William "Bill" Franklin Burris.
She is survived by: her sons, Kregg Franklin Burris (Ann) of Greenwood, IN and Keith William Burris of Edwardsville; her grandchildren, Captain Justin Franklin Burris (Kasey) of Stonewall, LA, Kalvin Williams Burris of Columbus, OH and Elizabeth Ann Carrico (Travis) of Greenwood, IN.; her great grandchildren, Ryan Franklin Burris, Logan Michael Burris, Piper Ann Carrico and Quinn Rose Carrico; her sister-in-law Dr. Emily Wheeler of Athens, GA; and her goddaughter Nancy R. Smith of Mt. Zion, IL.. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the East Side Community Church (549 Cimarron Dr, Hamel, IL 62046). A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
