Mary Burris

BURRIS, Mary Louise - age 74, of Fenton, died December 11, 2021. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adeladie St., Fenton, MI 48430 with Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-8 PM Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 where a rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Tuesday. Visitation will also be held 10 AM - 11 AM Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blessings in a backpack, Holly or McLaren Hospice. Mary was born December 25, 1946 in Flint, the daughter of Dallas and Agnes (Smith) Jupe. She married Dennis Michael Burris on April 5, 1968 and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2011. Mary was a Registered Nurse for many years working at Health Plus. She enjoyed reading and golfing, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are:  son, Eric Burris and wife, Cathy of Chelsea; daughter, Jennifer Goings and husband, Robert of Gaines; 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob and Abigail Burris, Bryce and Allyson Goings; brother, Jesse (Patty) Jupe; and sister, Donna (Randy) Tester. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.