Lois Jane Burkett
May 16, 1930 ~ January 31, 2020
Lois Jane Burkett, 89, Avon, formerly of Monrovia, passed away January 31, 2020. Mrs. Burkett was born May 16, 1930, in Pittsboro, to the late Wendell and Frieda (Pearcy) Watkins. She married the late Robert Burkett on April 26, 1950.
Jane graduated from Spencer High School in 1948 and briefly worked for Indianapolis Power & Light. She was a proud and very capable homemaker who enjoyed memberships in various card clubs and was an active leader in scouts when her sons were young. Jane was a quilter and loved to garden, making wonderful meals with the homegrown vegetables. She and Robert traveled to 48 states, and she continued the traveling to visit all 50 states and some international destinations too. Jane was a member of Mt. Tabor Primitive Baptist Church in Fayette. She will be fondly remembered by her loved ones for her spirited personality, a strong work ethic, and loving devotion to her family.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Jon Burket; brother, Robert Watkins; sisters, Mary Josephine Brinson and Phyllis Nichols.
Survivors include children, Mark Burkett (Jeanne McLeish) of Mooresville, David Burkett of Oregon, and Susanna (Roy) Chenoweth of Danville; brother James Watkins of Plymouth; daughter-in-law, Mary Burket; grandchildren, Brooke Creel, Kirstin Majors, Ashley Burket, Kelsey Burket, and Ian Burket; great grandchildren, Jubilee, Jacob, and Amelia.
Friends and family will gather Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 10 am to 12 Noon at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Burial will be in the Clayton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite animal charity. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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She was the most kind and caring woman. I learned a lot from her. She was the best Grandmother to my children. We are so blessed to have had her in our lives. Always loved and remembered. Mary Burket
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I have a lot of memories of Aunt Jane growing up. She will be missed dearly. Aunt Jane kept me when Jay got hurt. All the camping outings we did at Shades. The one that I will always remember when Aunt Jane and Uncle Bob took me with them up to spend a week with Grandma Watkins in Wisconsin. She will always be loved and she will be missed. Janet Hinton (Niece)
Uncle Bob and Aunt Janie were two of my favorite relatives. My sympathies to cousins Mark, Brent and Susanna. Seems like it was only yesterday we were kids playing together. They are fond memories.
I have so many fond memories of Jane from when Susanna, Jon, Larry, and I were kids. She was a wonderful woman. My prayers are with your family. Karen Bradley Donnelly
I have fond memories of Janie and Bob. I always love to talk with them at the reunions. Sorry for the loss to my cousins at this time. Remember the good times. Love and hugs to you. Melinda Manley Helms