Mildred Lawrine Burnside, 85, of Bedford, entered eternal rest Saturday, October 25, 2025 at IU Health Bedford Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis on April 2, 1940 to the late Floyd Allender and Juanita (Henderson) Allender.
She graduated from Mooresville High School with the class of 1957. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Billy Gene Burnside Sr., on June 13, 1957. They were married over 63 years before he passed on November 5, 2020. Mildred worked for Avery Press in Columbus for nearly 20 years where she ran the collator. After Avery Press closed, she provided care for elderly patients in their home.
Mildred was a devoted and family-oriented lady whose greatest joy came from spending time with those she loved most. She especially cherished her grandchildren, who were the apple of her eye. She was a creative person who enjoyed drawing and crafting.
She will be missed by her loving family including her sons, Billy (wife, Mary) Burnside Jr. of Heltonville and Timmy (wife, Candi) Burnside of Scipio; daughter-in-law, Karla Burnside of Scipio; sister, Barb Scott of Mooresville, Loretta Bolin of Eminence, Janet Cannon of West Newton, and Rhonda (husband, Rodney) Streeval of Edinburgh; sisters-in-law, Betty Allender of West Newton and Vivian Allender of Mooresville; grandchildren, Kelli Burnside of Oolitic, Travis (wife, Jess) Burnside of Scipio, Shaylee Burnside of Scipio, and Abby Burnside of Commiskey; and great grandchildren, Micah, Chase, Gage, Jonah, and one more on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Juanita Allender; husband, Billy Burnside Sr.; son, Scotty Burnside; and brothers, Jack Allender and Dutchie Allender.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 30th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Mildred will be laid to rest in West Newton Cemetery following a private graveside service at a later date.
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You were amazing and so sweet in so many ways, and I am so blessed to have been in your family and to have had you in my life, you meant so much to me. you will always be loved, missed and never forgotten.
Pretty sweet gal. I first saw her on the same school bus. I was in grade school and she rode on the same bus to the high school in Mooresville. I Remember her beautiful butterflies she wore in her hair and always looked so neat. Years later I married her handsome uncle and joined the Allender family
So sorry to hear this. I grew up with the Allender family. Mildred was always beautiful and set a good Christian standard. Prayers for all.
