Dorothy (Eva) Burress, 92, of Helenwood, passed away August 6, 2016.
Born in Scott County, April 22, 1924,she was preceded in death by her parents, William (Willie) A. and Lovis Jeffers Williams; husband, Roy Burress; grandson, Adam James Burress; brothers: Hubert, Hoyle, George, Berlie, and Sherman Williams; and sisters: Artie, May, Juanita, Beatrice, and Alma.
She was a long-time member of Helenwood Baptist Church; was a retired school teacher serving the children of Scott County for more than 31 years; and helped her husband in his later years at Helenwood Auto Parts. She dearly loved her family and was a Christian mother.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Roy (Gina) Burress; grandsons, Aaron Roy Burress and Andrew Jeffrey Burress; great-grandchildren: Shannon Marie, Alexis, Adam Riley, and Travis Jordan; and several nephews, nieces, and many other relatives.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, August 12, at Helenwood Baptist Church with Bro. Kyle Keeton and Bro. Roger Cecil officiating. Music will be provided by Helenwood Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow at Daniel Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.