Elizabeth Burgess Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elizabeth Burgess (Ridgeland, Mississippi), who passed away on August 7, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her former spouse R. M. Burgess; her mother Ruby Etoyle Gray Winpigler; her brothers, Bobby Miley, T. J. Miley and Albert Miley; and her husband Rixie M. Burgess.

She is survived by: her sister-in-law Marcia Miley; her children, Milburn Ray Burgess of Brandon, Nancy Burgess of Flowood, Lewis Burgess of Jackson, Paul Burgess of Jackson and Sarah Burgess Bishop (Steve) of Thompson Station, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Otis Craig (Rachel), Olivia Burgess Renfroe (James), Mark Craig, Sarah Elizabeth Burgess, William Burgess (Tina), Jason Burgess (Morgan) and John Austin Burgess, Sr. (Olga); her great grandchildren, Madison Burgess Embrey (Robert), Ivy Renfroe, Alexis Burgess, Destiny Burgess, Mallory Burgess, John Austin Burgess, Jr. and Erika Burgess; and her great great grandchild William "Liam" Ray Embrey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Flowers are welcome and memorial donations may be made in Elizabeth Burgess's name to any organization that supports veterans or fallen soldiers.