Helen Jean Burnett's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2026 in Waverly, Illinois

Helen Jean Burnett

October 1, 1924 - May 21, 2026 (101 years old)

Waverly, Illinois

Helen Jean Burnett's obituary , Passed away on May 21, 2026 in Waverly, Illinois

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Helen Jean Burnett

October 1, 1924 - May 21, 2026 (101 years old)

Waverly, Illinois

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Helen Jean Burnett Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Helen Jean Burnett (Waverly, Illinois), whose life came to an end on May 21, 2026 at the age of 101, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Iven and Hazel Aileen Longenbaugh Wood; her husband Frank E. "Blockie" Burnett; her sons, James, Charles and Edward Burnett; her sons-in-law, Allen Lovekamp and Don Hale; and her brothers, Charles Byron Wood and Robert Iven Wood.

She is survived by: her children, Bonnie J. Lovekamp of Waverly, Barbara A. Hale of Springfield, William "Bud" Burnett (Wanda) of Waverly and Tamara Chrisler (John) of Auburn; her daughter-in-law Kathy Burnett of Franklin; and her grandchildren, Todd Lovekamp, Jamie Besterfeldt, Michael Hale, Kristen Babiak, Julie Atwater, Stephanie Bishop, Matthew Chrisler, Megan Chrisler-Wilson and Ethan Chrisler. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Waverly Food Pantry, Waverly East Cemetery, or Pisgah Union Baptist Church Cemetery and sent to Neece-Airsman-Hires, 349 E. Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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May 27

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Waverly United Methodist Church
190 E State St, Waverly, IL 62692

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May 28

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Waverly United Methodist Church
190 E State St, Waverly, IL 62692

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