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Obituary For Mrs. Lillie T. Shaw-Burton
Lillie T. Shaw- Burton was born October 17, 1959, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of Charlie Brown and Clara Edwards Shaw. Lillie was a graduate of Blytheville High School Class of 1978. Following graduation, Lillie moved to Long Beach, CA to join her high school sweetheart and future husband, Horace Burton. Establishing a life in California, Lillie attended Prevailing in Christ Ministries, was a devoted and faithful wife, loved and nurtured her children, spoiled her grandchildren, and was a trusted friend. In 2010 Lillie made the moved back to Arkansas to assist with the care of her mother. Returning home, she united with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Reverend Rickey Everett, while at Pilgrim Rest, Lillie was active with the youth in Sunday School, worked with the Hospitality Committee and was an active member of the Womenβs Missionary Society. She was an active member of Fidelity Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star 151, where she served as the Associate Conductress. Lillie was awarded the Chapter Award in 2024 for her commitment and dedication to the chapter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Horace Wayne Burton, Sr. Lillie passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in her home at the age of 65.
She is survived by one son, Horace Wayne Burton, Jr. of Monterey, California; one daughter, Lia (Jimmy) Owens of Long Beach, California; her loving and devoted companion for 15 years Vordie Mathis of the home, three brothers, Clarence Shaw of Marysville, Washington, James (Dorothy) Johnson of San Diego, California; and Steven Johnson of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six sisters, Verlene Qualls of Chicago, Allice (Larry) Staton of Calumet City, Illinois; Mary Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; Johnnie Patterson of Washington, DC; Thelma Benson of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Ethel Johnson of Columbus, Ohio; her extended family, Vordie Mathis, Jr. of Oklahoma; Kemiya Mathis, Jeremy Mathis, and Myles Mathis all of Blytheville, Arkansas; Tracsha Hill of Arlington, Texas; and Tarrance Mathis of Indianapolis, Indiana; 4 grandchildren, 2 bonus grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 809 East Main Street, Blytheville, Arkansas where Reverend Rickey Everett is the pastor.
Celebration of Life Services and interment will be held at Forest Lawn β Cypress in Cypress, California with dates and time to be announced when the information becomes available.
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McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of services and arrangements.
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Janice Boss sent Red and White Handled Basket for Mrs. Lillie T. Shaw-Burton - March 24, 2025
Mary Stevens Johnson sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Mrs. Lillie T. Shaw-Burton - March 21, 2025
My beautiful loving sister always "Love never ends "
She was a Great Woman and had a beautiful smile and a Sweet Personality and had a great Soul.I would like to say to Clarence Shaw ,my classmate and dear friend.Lillie ,your sweet and kind Sister is at Peace.#RIL Lillie Shaw
πππLillie is my niece/sister/friend. I am going to miss you but I will still be thinking about you every day!!!
Tell the gang to keep holding my spot until I am with you guys again!!!
Rest in peace!!!
Love Trisia πππ
Patricia Burton-Green
Madame Lillie was a beautiful soul to my son Micah,my husband and myself. You will truly be missed my dear friend family member and the woman who never met a stranger. You would always help when someone needed it and had a beautiful smile. May you rest in peace my sister. Until we see each other again.π’π
"The Lord heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 Sending my sincere condolences to the family. May God continue to provide peace and strength to carry you through the days ahead. Sleep well Lillie.
To the family of my sweet friend, Lillie. I thank God for the memories that I made with her. I loved her and she loved me The things we did together, the laughs and long conversations we had are now precious memories that I will treasure for a lifetime. May God give you all strength, peace and comfort, now and in the days to come. I love you all. Sleep now my friend, until I see you again!
Mary Stevens Johnson
Well Big Diva I am missing you already. Lil Diva (baby sister)
To the family of Mrs.Lillie Shaw- Burton. I knew her well thru my sister Mary who was her best dearest friend and I knew Steve. She was a wonderful woman. May she rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Love eternally to her and the family.
Aunt Lillie you taught me and lia how to make ice cream when we were 11 years old at the Lawrence Welk Resort. We have had so many good memories. This is a hard for me to take in. The things that you have taught me in life I will never forget. I love you and I will blow the whistle for you every time that songs plays. Love you
Lillie is more than a blessing to me and my family. We love the beautiful spirit she is. My best memories of Lillie are an extraordinary sister and I'll miss how Always shared God's Word, All the time. Enjoy your Heavenly Boudoir.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my sweet friend. We lived next door to each other in our California apartment building on Linden. We birth our first child in the same year and shared many adventurous memories raising the girls together. I will miss speaking with you on our girlfriend check-in calls. Rest in peace you wonderful sweet soul in the arms of our heavenly father, job well done. Gretchen Torregano/Riverside, California
Lillie had a beautiful and joyful spirit. She was always giving that bright, million dollar smile. She a wonderful woman to be around. Rest in Love π
My condolences go out to the family of Lillie Shaw- Burton and family. May Heavenly Father give your family peace doing your time of bereavement. May Lillie rest in God's peace ποΈποΈποΈππ½ππ½ππ½. You would truly be missed.
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