Ethel DeLane Burton, 79, of Columbia passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born on December 29, 1945 in Columbia to the late Edd Logan and Bessie Dell Helm Hadley.
Mrs. Burton was a member of the Trinity Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Rabon “Toon” Burton of Columbia; two daughters, Tonya Loy (Mike) and Annette Hatcher (Chris) both of Columbia; three grandchildren, Will Loy of Columbia, Riley Loy of Lincoln, NE, and Carah Dell Hatcher (Dusty Claiborne) of Columbia; a great grandson, Archie James Claiborne; four sisters, Sandy Firkins (Joe Kerns) of Oakland City, IN, Becky Hadley of Oakland City, IN, June Doss of New Palestine, IN, Joyce Schoonover (Alan) of Lynnville, IN; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Lonnie, Bryan, Ralph and Bob Hadley; and two sisters, Betty Clary and Juanita Hadley.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery.
Bro. Steve Pescosolido will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Kevin Doss, Daniel Firkins, Will Loy, Roger Hadley, Chris Hatcher, and Denny Hadley.
