May 2, 1923 – May 21, 2013
Mrs. Helen Joyce LeGendre Burriss, age 90, of 1202 Stratford Drive, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late Charles Dallas LeGendre and the late Helen Middleton LeGendre. For 69 years, Mrs. Burriss was the loving and devoted wife of Dr. William Mack Burriss of the home.
Following high school graduation, Mrs. Burriss studied home economics at Auburn University. It was there that she met the special man in her life, Mack Burriss. Helen was a member of Central Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Presbyterian Women’s organization. She loved gardening and toll painting. Helen was an excellent cook, hostess, seamstress, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who know and love her.
In addition to her husband, Dr. Mack Burriss, survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Burriss Chamblee of Anderson; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Chamblee Heaton, Janet Chamblee Martin, and Wendy Chamblee; 4 great-grandchildren, Rylan Heaton, McKinley Martin, Blakely Martin, and Caden Hicks; and 2 cousins, Margie Ubele of Atlanta and Tommy Langley of New Orleans. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burriss was preceded in death by a son, Charles Douglas Burriss, who died in 1986.
A Graveside Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Helen Burriss will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 10 AM at Old Silver Brook Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. David J. Bailey officiating. The family will be at the residence and will visit with friends and family at Old Silver Brook following the service.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Burriss may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
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