Ethel DeLane Burton, 79, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born on December 29, 1945 in Columbia, KY to the late Edd Logan and Bessie Dell Helm Hadley.
Mrs. Burton was a member of the Trinity Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Rabon “Toon” Burton of Columbia, KY
2 daughters: Tonya Loy (Mike) and Annette Hatcher (Chris) both of Columbia, KY
3 grandchildren: Will Loy of Columbia, KY, Riley Loy of Lincoln, NE, and Carah Dell Hatcher (Dusty Claiborne) of Columbia, KY
1 great-grandson: Archie James Claiborne
4 sisters: Sandy Firkins (Joe Kerns) of Oakland City, IN, Becky Hadley of Oakland City, IN, June Doss of New Palestine, IN, Joyce Schoonover (Alan) of Lynnville, IN
Several nieces, nephews & friends
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Lonnie, Bryan, Ralph and Bob Hadley and two sisters: Betty Clary and Juanita Hadley.
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Thursday until time for the service
Pallbearers: Kevin Doss, Daniel Firkins, Will Loy, Roger Hadley, Chris Hatcher, and Denny Hadley
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.







