Mary Etta Burnett, 95, of Burlington, died at 1:15 AM Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Blair House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. 

            Born February 19, 1913 in Stockport, Iowa, she was the daughter of Sylvanus Scott and Mary Etta Turner Watson.  She married Floyd O. “Bob” Burnett on May 21, 1932 in Kahoka, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on February 17, 2000. 

           Mrs. Burnett was a graduate of Stockport High School.  She worked as a clerk for National Research for 16 years, retiring in 1975.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville.

          Survivors include, one son, Ronald Burnett of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren; seven grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren 

           She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Wondra; parents; one sister, Ava Litton and five brothers, Robert Watson, Floyd Watson, William Watson, Arlo Watson and Harold Watson; and one great-great grandchild. 

           A family memorial graveside service and inurnment will be held Saturday, April 19^th, at 11:00 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, West Burlington, Iowa.  

          A memorial has been established.