Mary Sue Burns Burroughs entered her heavenly home on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in Plymouth, Indiana on July 22, 1935 to Ford and Hazel Newman Burns. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1953. At the age of thirteen she met the love of her life, Willis David Burroughs, and they married on December 27, 1953.
In her youth, Mary Sue was a master baton twirler and performed with her twin sister, Betty Lou, and her younger sister Peggy at many events around the country. She also enjoyed roller skating. Mary and Willis were beautiful dance skaters and actually met at a roller-skating rink.
Mary Sue was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth where she sang in the choir and helped with Bible School and other church activities for many years. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved to cook Sunday family dinners. She was legendary for her strawberry jam, deviled eggs, and pumpkin cookies. She loved attending her family’s numerous music, drama, church and athletic activities and often traveled out-of-state to do so.
Mary worked full-time until she was 80 years old. She was employed at Wickes in Argos for many years and then worked in the sales office at Bomarko for more than forty years. Mary Sue was full of life and was active her whole life. She was still walking 3-5 miles a day through her eighties.
She is survived by her husband, Willis Burroughs, two sons: Mike (Sandy) Burroughs and Jim (Donna) Burroughs; grandchildren: Amanda (Dustin) Richert, Jimmy (Tianna) Burroughs, Allison (Charles) Garmon, and David (Renee) Burroughs; great-grandchildren: Juliana Richert, Cooper Richert, Harper Burroughs, Piper Burroughs, Hanna Barham, Teagan Garmon, and Ella Garmon; sister Peggy (Del) Fast as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Betty Burns Yockey.
Per the wishes of the family services will be private.
Memorial contributions can be made to Music Ministries at Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Cheryl Heck says
So sorry to hear of Mary Sue’s passing! I can see her face beaming as bright as ever when she met Jesus face to face!!!
Loved this lady so much and enjoyed getting to know her and her family through Emmaus Community several years ago! I will never forget those days or Mary Sue! She was a golden ray of sunshine and fun!
Praying for the family,
Cheryl Heck
Chris M Chamberlin Biggs says
Will, Mike, JIm & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of wife, mom, & grandma. I worked with Mary at Wickes, in Argos, she was in the office, when Mr. Ritzenthaler was the owner, (if I recall correctly) and I worked as a receptionist. She was such a sweet person to me as I was just in my early 20’s but always treated me with respect and was such a fun person and always so helpful in knowing about the company.
She was a special person, and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers along with all of you!! God’s peace be with you Mary! Chris Chamberlin-Biggs
Dale Cramer says
Willis, Mike & Jim,
So sorry to hear of your wife & mothers passing. May you cherish the memories and have comfort knowing she is now with her Lord Jesus Christ.
Dale
Dave Speegle says
Sorry for your loss!
Pam Ulch says
Willis, Mike, Jim and Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and GG. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and blessed everyone with her beautiful smile and kindness. May you always feel God’s strength through this very difficult time and the days ahead! Thoughts and prayers to your entire family!
Pam Ulch
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Dan Chase says
Mary was always fun and full of joy. I always enjoyed her presence. What a pleasure to take a few moments to cherish memories and celebrate her life.
Rae Anne Carswell says
Aunt Mary Sue was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She had a great laugh and a smile that welcomed you in to her heart and home. I will miss her. RIP
Love,
Rae
Gene Painton says
Jim and Donna sorry to here of your mother passing God has his hands on her now.
Shirley Gidley says
So sorry about your Mom and to all the extended family I send my thoughts and prayers. Acceptance is difficult!
Gif bless!