Evelyn C Burnett, formerly of Washingtonville, NY; passed away on Friday, April 5th 2019 in Holly Ridge, NC. She was 84 years old. Born on July 31, 1934 to Inez and Leland Shultis in Arena, NY. She was a graduate of Margaretville central high school.
She was married to her beloved husband, Allen Burnett in May 21 1961 until his passing on June 5th 2004. She adored animals, fishing, traveling and will be remembered as a wonderful cook and baker.
She will be deeply missed by her four children; Elizabeth and her husband Neil Doyle, Margaret and her husband Ted Mija, Alison and her husband John Wright, and Allen Burnett; and her five grandchildren; Alicia Burnett, John Wright Jr, Allen Wright, Lee Wright and Alex Burnett. Her sister Lois Davis and brother Leland Charles Shultis survive her, Pre deceased by Leonard, Lynn and Francis Shultis . Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday April 16, 2-4 & 7-9pm at David T Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY. Funeral service will be on Wednesday April 17, 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Andes Cemetery, 211 Lower Main Street, Andes, NY.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To leave an online condolence please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com
