Lois Jane Burkett

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.