Bettie Butler Burris, 77, of Tifton passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service was held for Mrs. Burris at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2004, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. The Rev. John S. Gibbs, Sr. officiated.
Born November 14, 1927, in Tifton, Mrs. Burris was the daughter of the late John Butler and Mary Wooten Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Burris. She was a homemaker; and she was of the Methodist faith.
Mrs. Burris is survived by two daughters, Gail Burris and Susan Gardner, both of Tifton; one grandson, Robert Gardner; and five great-grandchildren.