Lillian “Lilly” Yvonne Wood Burris

Lilly Burris 75, of Sam Rayburn, Broaddus, Texas gained her angel wings on October 16, 2024, in Orange, Texas under the care of Stonewood Senior Living. She was born on June 11, 1949 at Mercy Hospital in Laredo, Texas, to Delmeth C. Wood Sr. and Hortensia Villapando Wood. Lilly married her true love, David C. Burris, on May 10, 1978, and they enjoyed forty-two years of marriage until his death on November 3, 2020. On May 19, 1983, Lilly graduated with associate’s degree from Lee College in Baytown, Texas, and worked for State Farm Insurance Company and USAA Insurance Company. They enjoyed their retirement at Sam Rayburn Lake for twenty-two years meeting many new friends and making wonderful memories. David and Lilly loved to take cruises and travel around the United States visiting many places with Yellowstone Park being their favorite. Lilly enjoyed fishing with her husband, playing board and card games, making desserts, and creating various crafts to give to her family, friends and loved ones.

Lilly is survived by her two sisters, Madeline Wood Larsen and Sharman Wood Price and her husband, Rick Price, all of Murphy, Texas; nephews, Kyle Justin Price; Brett Larsen; Brandon Larsen; and Richard Wood; niece, Stephanie Holland; and great-nieces and nephews, Jake, Cole, and Cate Cherry. Lilly is preceded in death by her parents, Delmeth Wood Sr. and Hortensia Villapando Wood; brothers, Delmeth “Del” Wood Jr. and Clifford Wood; and husband, David C. Burris.

A special thanks to Stonewood Senior Living, John Toney III, and staff for the excellent care, love and support for Lilly during her stay with you. Also, thanks to the friends of Lilly that stood by her side, loved her and cared for her like family.

Lilly’s cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.