Mary Lou Burress Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Lou Burress in Washington, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Beveridge Burress and Ethel Burress (Boonshot); her brothers, David Burress and James Burress; and her great-nephew Jonathan Perry.

She is survived by: her brother Ralph Burress (Malee); her nieces and nephews, Angela Knust (Scott), Staci Jones (Donnie), Michelle Frye (Darrell) and Kim Phelps (Billy); her brother Paul Burress (Bernice); her nieces, Phyllis Pence (Mike) and Lynda Reel (Terry); her nephew Randall Burress (Mary Jo); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Justin, Aaron Knust, Zach, Cade Jones, Saylor, Ethan, Daylan Frye, Kaleb Phelps, Elizabeth Chanley (David), Emily Burress and Samantha Reel (Michael Porter); Gabe, Elle, Elia Reel, Bryleigh, Makenzie Combs, Logan Marshall, Adeline Chanley, Sophia Perry, Olivia, Annabelle, Elijah, Bradley, Mary Jane Edwards (Tim), Julie Graber (Troy Fitch), John "Johnny" David Burress and Sharon Banks (Brad Walden).