Mary Frances Gunter Burgess
Mary Frances Gunter Burgess was born July 16, 1937, to Lillie Schulemberg Gunter and Mark Gunter, in Sour Lake, Texas.
She was raised by her mother and stepfather. He worked for pipeline companies, and they moved around a lot. Frances was always glad to get back to Texas.
She was married to Reed Burgess on March 10, 1956. They had two beautiful children, Marcella Burgess and Christine Sublett.
After moving to Hamshire, she became a member of First Baptist Church in 1957. She worked in Sunday School and was a teacher and leader of Girls Auxiliary. She loved the Lord and His word. She loved to have the Bible read to her before bedtime.
She was a Mary Kay consultant and enjoyed being a member of Hamshire-Fannett Beta Sigma Phi. She loved to work in the yard and loved her family.
Frances had an unusual passion for animals. She loved babies, elderly people, and would go out of her way to help anyone. I never knew a more generous person than Frances. She would give something to help people that she never saw again.
She is survived by her husband, Reed Burgess; children, Marcella Burgess and Christine Sublett and husband, Joe; grandsons, Christopher Sublett and wife, Lauren, and Anthony Hurst; great-grandchildren, Kinley Sublett and Austin Sublett; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She is preceded in death by her parents and stepfather; and siblings, Lillie Daily, Elizabeth Ingram, Annabelle Mitchell, Fred Lee, Ray “Buster” Lee, William Lee, and Johnny Lee.
A gathering of Mrs. Burgess’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- March 27, 2025
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- March 27, 2025
- 11:00 am
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- March 27, 2025
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My prayers are with you.
Christine, So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for you and your family
Thank you Marilyn.
Marcella and Christine, I am so so sorry for your loss. I am just now seeing this on FB. I remember your mom as one of the most beautiful, sweetest and kindest mommas in our neighborhood and at church. Hugs and prayers for both of you and for your sweet daddy. ❤️🙏
Burgess Family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your wife, mom and grandmother. I know she will be greatly missed. ❤️🙏🏼❤️
Our deepest sympathy Brother Reed & family – she was truly a generous soul – The Lord’s Peace.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ms Frances was a precious woman, and I have sweet childhood memories of her. Please accept my condolences. Praying for the family. Love and blessings to you all.
Christine and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate the difficult days ahead! May our Heavenly Father bring comfort and peace that only He can give! Love you and sorry I cannot be with you, but you are in my heart!❤️
Reed, Marcella and Christine, So sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers and love for you and your family.
To Reed, Marcella, Christine and family. Frances was a very special person in my life of the time I knew her. She will be missed by numerous people in the Hampshire/Winnie area.
My prayers go out to the family
Love Kenny
Christine, Marcella and families, I’m so sorry for the passing of your mother./grandmother. Your mother was such a Godly, sweet and kind woman. I know she’ll be greatly missed.
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for the entire family.
Eric and Nelly Roland