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Edith Mary Burnett
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Edith Mary Burnett

April 2, 1924 - January 26, 2019

Mrs. Edith Mary Burnett, age 94, of Rome passed away January 26, 2019 at home. Mrs. Burnett was born April 2, 1924 in Holyoke, MA. She married the late William (Bill) Edward Burnett in 1941. Bill's service to the US Navy moved them to Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Arkansas Naval Training Center and finally to New London Submarine Base CT. Edith moved with her family to Rome GA in 1952 from Pittsfield MA when her husband was transferred to the new General Electric facility. She worked as a homemaker, a Gray Ladie volunteer at Floyd Hospital and a Girl Scout leader in the 1950's. She is survived by 4 children; Judy Sandidge of Kingsport TN, William (Bill) Burnett of Farmington NM, Jim Burnett of Rock Spring GA and Glenn Burnett of Pensacola FL. There are 8 grand children and 5 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren Edith enjoyed family camping, holidays, square dancing, painting, ceramics and cooking. Her baked treats were highly coveted, Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday January 30th at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tom May officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave, Rome GA for the procession to nearby Oaknoll. Please visit our website, www.goodshepherdfh.net to post tributes. Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Edith Mary Burnett, age 94, of Rome passed away January 26, 2019 at home. Mrs. Burnett was born April 2, 1924 in Holyoke, MA. She married the late William (Bill) Edward Burnett in 1941. Bill's service to the US Navy moved them to Great... View Obituary & Service Information

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