Ila M. Burnett

Ila M. Burnett, age 93, of Olivet, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Golden Days AFC in Charlotte. She was born April 28, 1926, at the family home in Charlotte, the daughter of Ira and Vera (Rolfe) Halsey. Ila graduated from Charlotte High School in 1944. On October 27, 1945, she married Jack Burnett. Together, they farmed and raised their family in rural Olivet. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Ila cherished her family and was proud of each and every one of them. She also loved flowers and enjoyed watching birds.
Ila is survived by her children: Sherry (Steve) Landers of Centralia, MO; Nona Walker of Carsonville, MI; Toby (Cindy) Burnett of Charlotte; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and sister-in-law, Shirley Halsey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Burnett in 1995; son-in-law, Daryl Walker; and 17 siblings.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 22, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Burnett officiating. Interment will take place at Bosworth Cemetery.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Ila’s memory to Grace Hospice, 2205 Jolly Rd. Suite C, Okemos MI 48864. To view Ila’s obituary online, or to leave a condolence for the family, visit www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.