A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at 5:00 PM on March 12, 2018, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Brandon.
Nancy graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1951 and shortly after married her high school sweet heart, James L. Burnett, Jr. After James’ service in the Air Force in Lake Charles, La. they moved back to the Bay area and settled in Brandon in 1961. Both James and Nancy were active in their church and community. Nancy worked in the “Meals on Wheels” feeding program, was active in the United Methodist Women’s association, mentored younger woman and very much enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild. James and Nancy were a serving couple, and served together many years as volunteers for Brandon H.S. athletics. The football fieldhouse is named after James, and they both received the coveted “Mr. Eagle” award recognizing their many years of service and dedication to BHS and the community. Nancy taught kindergarten for decades at the First United Methodist Church. Through the years of teaching and her community involvement Nancy made many, many friends.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband James L. Burnett, Jr. (1993), and her son Brian (1973). She is survived by her son Mike Burnett (Madeira Beach, FL), his wife Yvonne and their children Kimberly Moses (Brandon, FL) and Brian Burnett (Madeira Beach, FL), along with Kimberly’s husband Brian Moses and their son Garrett Moses. In addition, her son Ken Burnett (St. Johns, FL) and his wife Cheri, and their children Christi Paul (Jacksonville, FL), Kyle Burnett (Jacksonville Beach, FL) and Kory Burnett (Jacksonville Beach, FL) and Christi Paul’s husband Jeremy and their son James.
Nancy is preceded by her parents Orbie and Bernice Mason (Tampa). She is survived by her brothers, Ronnie Mason (Thonotosassa, FL.), Steve Mason (Valrico, FL.) and sisters Jeanne Combs (Ft. Pierce, FL) and Brenda Piche (Tampa, FL). Nancy’s final resting place, until the coming of the Lord, will be the Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery in Brandon.
Celebration services will be at 5:00 PM on Monday, March12th, at the New Hope United Methodist Church at 120 N. Knights Ave, Brandon. There will be a reception at the church to greet the family, following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to The FL United Methodist Children’s Home at 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, FL. 32725 or fumch.org.
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