Obituary of Frankie E. Burnett

Gruetli-Laager - Mrs. Frankie E. Burnett, age 95, died Friday January 24, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Gruetli-Laager. She was born December 8, 1918 to Tampico and Laden Golston. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents her loving husband, Carl David Burnett, brothers, Issac William "Tid" and George Edward Golston; sister, Katherine; daughter, Joan McBee; granddaughter, Sherry McBee. She is survived by her son, George David (Jeri) Burnett; daughter, Bonita (Herby) Hart; 5 grandchildren, Joy and Jennifer Burnett, Shawn (Sonja) Hart, Chad (April) McBee, Gretchen Hart; 6 great grandchildren, Taylon Honeycutt, Kendell Wideman, Shelby Burnett, Tyler Myers, Taylor and Landon McBee and Dylan Hart. "GaGa" as she was known by her family and friends grew up during the great depression and learned her "Survival Tactics" from her grandmother, Lutilla Tate. She would fondly say of her grandmother, "She taught me everything." She had a very strong work ethic and worked full time till she was 83 years old. She began her working career at the Altamont Shirt Factory then fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse working at the clinic in Cumberland Heights and at the Palmer Clinic for Dr. Walter Huling. After taking time off to care for her mother she finished her working career by running the Savage Gulf Rangers Station in Cagle. She was a life long member of the Collins Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting and growing beautiful flowers. The family would like to thank Marsha Clabbers RN, Vanessa Meeks, CNA and Tina Barger, Social Worker from Avalon Hospice for the compassionate care they provided over the past 3 years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Avalon Hospice or the Alzheimers Association. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday at the Coalmont Cemetery with Minister David VanHorn officiating. Visitation: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com