Shirley Jo Burton's Obituary
Shirley Jo Burton, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Born on December 31, 1934, in Watseka, Illinois, she was the daughter of James and Carrie Spring. Shirley married Joseph Burton, and their union was blessed with a daughter, Roxanna Burton.
Mrs. Burton was predeceased by her parents, James and Carrie Spring, as well as her beloved husband, Joseph E. Burton.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Roxanne Burton of Arlington, Texas, and special friends from the Madison area: Lisa, Tina, Mickie, and Steve.
Shirley had a passion for hyacinth flowers, crocheting, and reading. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enthusiastically cheered on both the Tennessee Titans and the Dallas Cowboys.
In honoring her life, we remember Shirley Jo Burton as a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of those around her. May her memory continue to bloom like the flowers she loved.
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