Vanita Burri (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Vanita Burri, daughter of George and Maude Oliver Hoke, was born October 20, 1927, in the State of Indiana. She departed this life Monday, September 28, 2020, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, eleven months, and eight days.
On March 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to James Madison Burri, and to this union one son was born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; a grandson, Eddie; a great-great-grandson, Braden; and a brother, George Hoke.
Vanita is survived by her son, James Burri, of Macks Creek Missouri; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in the Sleeper and Stoutland areas and graduated from Stoutland High School. She then attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar for a couple of years. After she and James were married, they made their home in the Lebanon area and lovingly raised their son. Vanita was a devoted homemaker to her husband and son, and also worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She became a pharmacy technician specialist at Breech Medical Center, now Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon for more than thirty-five years.
Vanita was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Lebanon.
In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, growing beautiful flowers, canning, and most of all camping. She was very likable and capable of doing whatever tasks she desired, and was steadfast in her convictions. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vanita was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her ninety-two years.
Graveside Services will be held Friday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Holman-Howe Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until time of graveside service.
A memorial has been established to The Mercy Foundation.
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