- Date Of Birth: June 24, 1922
- Date Of Death: July 26, 2008
- State: Georgia
Mrs. Mary Horton Burnham, age 86, of Sargent, died July 26, 2008 at Savannah Court of Newnan. Mrs. Burnham was born June 24, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Robert Jehile and Lorena Dale Horton. Her parents and all of her siblings preceded her in death. Her husband, Joe Nelson Burnham died in 2000. Also preceding her in death was a son-in-law, David Clark. Mrs. Burnham, as did so many of her contemporaries, worked in the textile mills for most of her life.
She was a long time and devoted member of Sargent Baptist Church. Family and friends were most important to Mrs. Burnham and she is survived by her daughter Brenda Burnham Clark and a son, Bobby Burnham and his wife Floye. Her grandchildren are Brooke Dailey, Beth Burnham and Rob Burnham. Her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are Hamp and Katherine Burnham; another brother-in-law is Harold Burnham and other sisters-in-law are Margaret Majors and Clara Burnham. There are two great grandchildren, Ashley and Zack Dailey. During these last years of declining health, Mrs. Burnham’s family has been steadfastly supported by a devoted caregiver, Leona Hayes. In addition, there is a larger family of nieces and nephews.
