Erin Burgess' Obituary
Erin Verell Burgess peacefully went to be with her Lord on August 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Howell Verell and Essie Smith Verell, her husband Memphis Police Captain James L. “Jimmy” Burgess, and three brothers Eugene M. “Rip” Verell, John A. Verell and Harold Priest Verell and her sister Agnes Cassady. She is survived by her brother Thomas H. Verell, Jr, her children Linda Lobb and James “Matt” Burgess ( & Beth), three granddaughters Delaine Noe (& Kevin), Sarah Galatas (& John), Rachel Graunke (& Alan) and one great grandchild on the way. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Houston, MS.
Erin loved to read, work crossword puzzles, exercising her green thumb and being an incredible parent, mother-in-law and grandparent.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Prosper United Methodist Church 136 County Road 61 Houston MS. 38851.
Services will be held at 2:00 at Memorial Park Funeral home 5668 Poplar Ave with a visitation prior from 1:00 until 2:00
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