Alberta Marie Burnett

Alberta Marie Burnett, 92, of Wamego, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 3rd, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan. Alberta Johnson was born in Olathe, on February 20, 1924, the daughter of the late Alberta Marie (Bradley) and Burtis Matthew Johnson. She worked as a house mom and cook at Kansas State University. She was united in death to Isaiah Burnett and he preceded her in death in 1952. Alberta was never remarried and raised her children as a single parent, and was a dedicated member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Manhattan. Alberta is survived by four daughters, Anna Taylor, Manhattan; Marjorie Branch,Wamego; Sharon Williamson, Long Beach, CA; Greta Burnett, of Wamego; two sons, Frankie (Collene) Burnett, of Orlando, Florida; Glenn Burnett, of Minn.; forty-one grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five children, Leon Burnett, Burtis Burnett, Louise Burnett, Charles Burnett, Mary Jane Burnett and one sister, Anna Thompson. A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the funeral home, Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, 66502. For more information, to send an online condolence or a gift to the family, visit www.irvinparkview.com.