Garna J. Burgess

Garna Jean Burgess of Eaton Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Garna was born on October 11, 1930 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Alfred and Iva (Holbrook) Cusson. She was raised in Eaton Rapids where she graduated with the class of 1949. Garna was active at the Wesleyan Church in Eaton Rapids and worked part time as a florist and baking cakes for numerous birthdays and weddings. She loved art and enjoyed painting, drawing, and working with chalk. Garna spent several winters in Lakeland, Florida with her sister, Shirley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Burgess; sisters, Shirley Rogers and Coleen Cussin; and her parents.
Surviving are her children, Cindy (Mike) Harkenss, Mindy (Calvin) Dunn, Mark (Val) Burgess, Randy (Cheryl) Burgess, Nathan (Jacqui) Burgess; 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and numerous extended family.
A celebration of Garna’s life will be held in the summer of 2022. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrow Foundation Hospice Services in memory of Garna. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.