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Shirley Burton Obituary

Shirley Dean Burton, 87, a longtime resident of Kentwood, Louisiana died on Saturday, May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Please join her family in honoring her life with the following services. Visitation: Friday, June 6, 2025 5pm-7pm at B.J. Ginn Funeral & Cremation Services, 61077 Bennett Road, Amite, Louisiana. Celebration of Life: Saturday, June 7, 2025, Greater Temple Chapel, 912 Ave G., Kentwood, LA. Interment: Deliverance Temple COGIC, 11427 Dillon Rd., Kentwood. All professional services are entrusted to B.J. Ginn Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Published by The Daily Star on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

B.J. Ginn Funeral & Cremation Services

61077 Bennett Rd, Amite, LA 70422

Jun

7

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Greater Temple Chapel

912 Ave G, Kentwood, LA 70444

Jun

7

Interment

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Deliverance Temple COGIC

11427 Dillon Rd, Kentwood, LA 70422

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B.J. Ginn Funeral & Cremation Services - Amite

61077 Bennett Rd, Amite, LA 70422

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