Biography

Georgia M. Burton, 88, of Birchwood, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was known as a caretaker of her family and friends and as a wonderful homemaker. Her parents, Fred and Eva Friddell Pendergrass, preceded her in death as well as her husband, Ed Burton. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters: Shirley Swafford of Ooltewah, and Geraldine Isham of Rockwood; seven grandchildren: Steve Swafford of Georgetown, Mitchell Swafford of Ooltewah, Doug Swafford of Signal Mountain, Carrie Mullis of Kingston, Jackie Golliher of Rockwood, Tim Bandy of Kingston and Scott Bandy of Oak Ridge; one sister, Grace “Kewpie” McKenzie of East Ridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Burdette Baptist Church with Pastor David Evans and Pastor Ray Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in McInturff Cemetery concluding with a white dove release ceremony. Steve Swafford, Mitchell Swafford, Doug Swafford, Ryan Swafford, Tim Bandy, Scott Bandy, Charlie Mullis and Andy Mullis will serve as pallbearers.

Her family will receive friends Sunday from 2 – 6 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and also on Monday at the church for one hour prior to the service.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Burton family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.

Funeral Service

Monday November 16, 2009, 11:00 - a.m. at Burdette Baptist Church
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Her family will receive friends from 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and at the church on Monday for one hour prior to the service.