Edith M. Dean's Obituary
Edith M. Dean, 84 yrs., of Columbia, Illinois, passed away on November 10, 2013. She was born in Brave, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Taylor) Burris, Sr.. She married Alfred E. Dean on June 14, 1947. He preceded her in death July 13, 1967.
Edith graduated from Fredericktown, Missouri High School in 1946 and enrolled in Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in the fall of 1946, majoring in Business Education and Language Arts on the secondary level. After receiving her B.S. degree, she enrolled in Missouri University in Columbia, Missouri, completing her Master’s Degree specializing in the teaching of reading under Dr. Steryl A. Artley, renowned Scott Foresman author. Her teaching in the Missouri Public Schools included Cape Girardeau County and Fulton High School in Fulton, Missouri, where she served as Chairman of the English Dept. for many years. She retired in 1991 after 43 years in her special field. She moved to Columbia, Illinois, in 1993 where she had family. She was active in the City Planning Commission, serving as chairman for several years, active in Bridge groups, and was an avid reader of current materials.
Visitation
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Graveside Services
Thursday, November 14, 2013, 11:00 am
Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery
Columbia, IllinoisDr. Edwin Burris, officiatingMemorial Contribution Suggestions
In lieu of other types of gifts, contributions may be made to the Edith M. Dean - Fulton High School Scholarship Fund, Fulton, Missouri, c/o Lawlor Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL 62236Survivors
Brother, Dr. Edwin (Marjorie) Burris
Sister, Lela Vales
Sister-In-Law, Ruth Burris
Nieces and Nephews
Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death By
Brother, Harry Burris Jr.
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