Burnell, Sylvia
Passed: July 11, 2015
- Share:
Burnell, Sylvia
Passed: July 11, 2015
Obituary
Mrs. Sylvia Ann Burnell, 78, of Litchfield Park, AZ died July 11, 2015 in Litchfield Park, AZ. She was born October 26, 1936 in Emporia, KS to Robert C. and Mildred Houser.
Sylvia married her high school sweetheart, Buck, while attending Kansas State Teachers College. She completed her degree in Fine Arts while raising her two boys. Sylvia followed her dream and became an Art teacher. In 1979, she and her husband moved to Arizona and opened their business, Realty Place. However, her true passion was spending time with her 4 grandchildren. Sylvia’s infectious smile and kind heart will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, O.C. “Buck” Burnell; sons, Robert (Susan) Burnell, Brad (Adrianne) Burnell; sister, Carol Thomas; brothers, Rodney Houser, Ronald Houser, Donald Houser, Gordon Houser; and 4 grandchildren, Ryan Burnell, Taylor Burnell, Cassaundra Burnell and Alexandra Burnell.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mildred Houser; and her sister, Karen Lowry.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
In honor of Sylvia Ann Burnell, memorial donations can be made to the Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.
6 responses to Burnell, Sylvia
Bill O'Connor says:
July 17, 2015
I am so fortunate to have been in Sylvia’s circle of friends and to enjoy her mischievous sense of humor, her thoughtfulness, her concern and her curiosity. A genuine and kind lady who will be missed by so many.
Lee and Gretchen Houseman says:
July 17, 2015
Sylvia was a special person. We treasure the times we had together. The beautiful dinners she hosted, the laughter at the girl’s birthday lunches and her beautiful sense of humor!
Adriann Burnell says:
July 17, 2015
Sylvia was not only my mother in law, she was my friend. My own mother always said to me how lucky I was to have such a wonderful woman as my mother in law. I would love spending time with her, we would take the kids to the zoo, go shopping , vacation together. She was truly an amazing person that I have always loved. I’m going to miss you so much Mom, until we meet again I love you.
Lewis & Stephani Weaver says:
July 18, 2015
We are saddened to hear of Sylvia’s passing, Sylvia was always filled with joy and laughter. During Christmas the Real Estate office would gather at the Burnell home. Sylvia always made the holiday a memorable one.
We will miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Buck and family.
Christie Kruhlak says:
July 20, 2015
My Aunt Sylvia was a beautiful and sweet person. She will truly be missed.