Burnette E Eden Obituary (1927 - 2019)

Burnette E. Eden of Flanagan, IL born May 25, 1927 to George & Minnie (Obert) Limberg, Rural Flanagan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11 in her daughter's home. She attended Flanagan schools and graduated Flanagan High School with the class of 1945. She also attended Illinois Wesleyan University. Burnette loved music. She taught piano and organ lessons. She began playing the organ at St. Petri Lutheran Church, rural Flanagan, when she was only 14 years old, January 1942. She retired after playing for 76 years. Burnette was also Senior Choir Director, beginning in 1945 at the age of 18. Burnette married Vernon E.B. Eden on June 17, 1951, whom passed away August 7, 1970. She is survived by one daughter, Lorna Eden, one granddaughter, Desiree Eden, and two great-grandsons, Xander & Jack, all of Pontiac. Along with her love for music, she also loved sewing. Many people remember Burnette as the "sewing lady". She worked making and altering wedding dresses and also worked at Square West, Pontiac, as the seamstress. When Burnette worked, she put in her all - which includes her time at Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan and Pontiac Walmart. She also volunteered her time at The Salvation Army. Burnette wore "many hats" but our favorites were mom, grandma, and grandma "Bernie". Her church and her faith in the Lord Jesus meant everything to her. She truly enjoyed her music, singing, and serving the Lord. Throughout many trials in her life, her faith remained the same. The family would like to thank Burnette's friends and family that were there for her through these last months. A special thanks to her dear friend, Susan Miller who was by grandma's side and helped her when she was still living at her home. Finally, a thank you to the wonderful staff from her Hospice care. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Petri Lutheran Church, Flanagan with Pastor Amy Berger officiating. Burial will follow at St. Petri Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan is assisting the family with services.