Roxie Mae Burgess 
A Service of Celebration was held for longtime McClave and Lamar resident, Roxie Mae Burgess at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment followed at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado.
Roxie was born on May 24, 1930 at Canon City, Colorado to Arnold and Mary Ann (Welty) Johnson and passed away on November 20, 2008 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado at the age of 78.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fay Burgess, son Ray Burgess, grandson, Clayton Burgess and her granddaughter, Autumn Brassfield.
Roxie is survived by her children; Barbara (Steve) Yarborough of Bloomfield, NM, Wayne (Vicki) Burgess of Hasty, CO, David (Carla) Burgess of Quinter, KS, Cheryl (Kelly) Owens of Lamar as well as her 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters; Kate Lynn of Colorado Springs, CO, Phyllis (Gene) Emery of Canon City, CO, Lois (Charles) Wagner also of Canon City, CO and her brothers Bob Johnson, Napa CA, and Jim (Linda) Towne of Pueblo.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lamar Christian Church, building fund either direct or in care of the Peacock Funeral Home.
Online Condolences |
My name is Karen Sperra and I am a member of the Wiley Brethren Ladies Aid. Roxie used to come out and join us and we loved her so much. She loved to tease and to be teased. Pat Cash and I would have come to the funeral if we had known about her passing. We read it in Wednesday's paper and the service was over. Roxie was a beautiful person and we will miss her. Even when she couldn't come to Ladies Aid any longer, we sent cards to let her know that we were thinking about her. We will miss her. May God be with all of you at this time. Karen Sperra
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To all of Roxie's family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheryl and Kelly, you have been lucky to have lived so close to her these past few years! You did an excellent job taking care of all her needs and always know how much she appreciated all you did for her. She loved you all very much and I'm sure she is saving you a place next to her. She will never be further away than your memories and thoughts can take you. If we can do anything in the days to come, please just let us know!
All our love,
Marge, Ed and family |
To the family of Roxie
We are so sorry to hear of Roxie passing away. She was such a wonderful lady with such a great personality. When I was selling Stanley Home Products I did not like to drive to Pueblo to the Meetings so Roxie and I was talking one day and I was telling her about this and she said sign me up Ill go with you up there I sure dont mind driving and this is what started many years of her being such a good friend to me. Her laugh was contagious and her smile lit up her whole face. Just knowing her through the years of us living in the Hasty- Mcclave Area brought many happy times. She will be missed. Arnold and Norma Sneller |
| To the family of Roxie Burgess.....To Wayne, Barbara, David, and Cheryl...I know your sense of loss. This is a time to count on the Lord. He also knows your sorrow, and will comfort you. Blessings to you, Christine and Elwin Shelton |
For the family of Roxie Burgess...We are praying for you all at this sorrowful time. Just know that God is in control and He will give you the strength to get through this time. He is with us always...even to the end. Warren Smith |
For Roxie Burgess Family:
I'll always remember your mom's laugh and her smile. Now she and my mom can really catch up on old times and enjoy each other. Keep close with each other. I'm sorry for the loss you feel.
Sincerely,
Linda (Reyher) Downey |
CHERYL AND FAMILY, JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY WE WERE TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. FROM THE MED SURG NIGHT SHIFT |
Cheryl, Barbara, David, Wayne and families,
Your mother Roxie Burgess was a pretty wonderful lady and I enjoyed 10 years of friendship with her that I wouldn't take the world for. She was a unique individual and very special to me as I know she must've been to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Blessings,
Jo Ann Dove |