Laverne Myrick Burnette Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laverne Myrick Burnette in Monticello, Arkansas, who passed away on April 9, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Laverne Myrick's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Myrick and Mary Eleanor Myrick; her daughter Dianne Billingsley (Sissy); and her siblings, Margaret Olson (Stan) of Ft. Smith, Barbar Jacks of Greenbriar, Herman Myrick (Pauline) of Star City and Dale Myrick.
She is survived by: her husband G. Richard Burnette; and her children, David Richard Burnette (Mary Leigh) of Jonesboro and Mary Elizabeth Hagemeyer of Emigrant, Montana..
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (413 N Main St, Monticello, AR 71655).
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children in Monticello.
