Beverly Jean Burnett's Obituary
Beverly Jean Burnett , age 80, of Readyville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Stonecrest Medical Center, Smyrna, TN. Beverly was born on July 2, 1937 in Peoria, IL, a daughter to Wallace and Geraldine (Andrews) Stegens. On December 29, 1964 she married Lloyd "Roger" Burnett in Chester, IL and he survives. She was a member of the Bayview Baptist church, Washington, IL, homemaker, and a Home Health aide. Beverly enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family and the neighborhood kids. Some of her fondest memories was when she lived in Norwood, IL. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Lisa (James) Dessi of FL, Sheila (Robert) Johnson of TN, Theresa (Michael) Rennie of IL; one son, Bryan Burnett of IL; one brother, David Stegens of IL; one sister, Judy Stegens Draper of OK; ten grandchildren, Brian and Eric Dessi, Bobbi Jo Burnett, Elisha ( Kimberly) Johnson, Tara Johnson, Alexa (Matthew) Thornton, Michael Rennie Jr., Tanner, Victoria and Reese Rennie; four great-grandchildren, Sean, Grayson, Haven, and Adeline. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Mitchell Johnson and her aunt Jenny. They are all eating ice cream now. Beverly will be laid to rest in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL with private family service to be held at a later date.
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