Hettie E. Burton, 75, of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 16, 1944 in Adair County, KY, the daughter of the late Elijah & Effie (Powell) Denton.
Hettie was a founding member of the Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church in Edinburgh where she was record keeper for many years. She worked at Amos Plastics from 1966 until 1987. She loved all of her family. She was alto singer in the former gospel group, Egypt Quartet. She enjoyed fishing and cooking deserts, especially Cherry Delight and Oreo Dirt Pudding.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Arnold Denton & Willey Denton, and 4 sisters: Birtie Cox, Dorinda Hadley, Annie Harmon, & Mary Denton.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Robert Lewis Burton, whom she married December 1, 1963
1 brother: Alvin (Joyce) Denton of Columbia, KY
1 sister-in-law: Rosie Denton of Mt. Auburn, Indiana
Funeral Service: Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:00amET at Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church in Edinburgh, IN with Reverend Lewis Burton officiating
Visitation: 4:00-8:00pmET on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the church and from 10:00amET until time of service on Saturday
Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh
Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana is in charge of the arrangements.
