Miriam S Burdette

Miriam S. Burdette of Sun City West, Arizona passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. She was 104 years old. Her passing came just hours after the passing of her beloved husband Robert. They had been happily married for 54 years.

Miriam (Mimi) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in many places, including Richmond, VA; Scranton, PA; Atlanta, GA; Fairfield, CT and Cherry Hill, NJ. She and Robert (Bob) retired to Arizona in 1995.

Mimi was a gracious hostess who always made her guests feel welcomed and comfortable. She loved to bake and fiercely guarded the recipe for her sought-after Whiskey Cake. She also relished her twice-daily cups of tea.

Although she never attended college, she was incredibly well-read and could converse with people of all ages on a wide range of subjects. She was also a soothing comforter and a wonderful listener for her many friends and family members.

Mimi was a great proponent of the Arts, and she and Bob spent 20 years as ushers for The Phoenix Symphony, Opera, and The Herberger Theater.

Mimi and Bob always held hands, and her extrovert to his introvert made a perfect blend throughout their years together.

Miriam is survived by her loving daughters and sons Deborah L. Sherman, Jan-Michael Sherman, Sharon (Burdette) Simon, Wayne Burdette and her cherished granddaughter Claire Mayew Sherman.

Miriam was predeceased by her former husband Barry Sherman, her granddaughter Justine (Simon) Grueb, son-in-law John Simon and her brother Norton Savage.

A funeral service will be held at Sunland Mortuary Lakeside Chapel, located at 15826 North Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351, on September 5, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

Following the funeral service, a graveside service will take place at Sunland Cemetery Tranquility Mausoleum, 15826 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351, on September 5, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.