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Service:
A private memorial will be held in the spring.
Funeral home:
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, Atlanta
Obituary
Jill D. Burden, 81, of Waynesville,
left the horrible disease of dementia behind and
went home to Heaven to be with her family.
Born on June 3, 1943, in Lincoln, Jill was the
cherished daughter of Jesse and Lucille Rich
Coppenbarger. She graduated from McLean-Waynesville
High School in 1961. On February 25, 1963, she
married Ronnie Burden in Shawneetown, Ill. They
shared 58 years of love and companionship until his
passing in May 2021.
Jill’s heart was boundless when it came to animals.
There was no creature too small or too great that
did not find a place in her care – whether it be a
dog or cat curled at her feet, a raccoon in her
home, or a donkey or cow grazing nearby. Her
compassion extended not only to people but to every
creature that crossed her path.
She also carried a deep love for travel and
adventure. Winters spent in Daytona Beach, Fla.,
with Ronnie were filled with sunshine and laughter
as they embraced new experiences and friendships
that enriched their journey together.
Jill is survived by her son, Rick Burden of Clinton,
her daughter Crystal (Mike) Hardwick of Hillview,
and her grandchildren: Michael Hardwick of Hillview,
Jessica (Ricky) Monkman of Clinton, April (Luke
Olson) Bryan of Stanford, and Jeff Bryan II of
Heyworth. She also leaves behind seven
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
She is also survived by her sisters:
Dixie Furman of Waynesville, Cathy Sullivan of
Rockport, Tex., Judy (Tim) Donovan of Estero, Fla.,
and her baby brother Terry (Becky) Coppenbarger of
Lincoln.
Her kindness, warmth, and strength
will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew
and loved her.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private
memorial will be held in the spring.
Memorials may be made to Ruby’s Rescue & Retreat,
Inc., McLean, Ill. or Alzheimer’s Association.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting
the family.
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