Alma Jean Burnette of East Ridge, Tenn., died Monday, Sept. 13, in a local health care facility. She was 72. A native of Sequatchie County, Tenn., she had lived in the East Ridge and Chattanooga area for most of her life. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Rossville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion H. Burnette; son, Timothy Burnette. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Terri Burnette, Richard L. Burnette, all of Dayton, Tenn.; grandson, Brian D. Burnette of Chattanooga, Tenn. Services: Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with Chaplain John McCarty officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lane Funeral Home, Rossville.

WALKER COUNTY MESSENGER Sept. 15, 2004

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