Sondra Faye Burton, 55, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her father’s home. She was born on September 23, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of John Samuel and Janis (Carrol) Carwile, Sr. She married Thomas Burton on May 30, 2012 and he survives.
Sondra was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life and was very kind hearted. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Mount Carmel High School for ten-plus years and also as a Nurse’s Aide and Care Giver. She greatly enjoyed caring for her elderly parents. In her spare time, Sondra loved to crochet. Her family meant the world to her, especially her three grandchildren. Sondra was a member of Heartland Worship Center. She will be dearly missed.
Sondra will be lovingly remembered by her husband of seven years, Tom Burton; daughter, Brandi Marie (Dustin) Deisher; sons, Joe Burton of Philadelphia, PA, Joshua Burton of Carbondale, IL; three grandchildren, Leland Scott Deisher, Brantley Cash Jacoby Deisher, Easton Harley Deisher; brothers, Dwayne (Mary Beth) Carwile of Allendale, IL, Kent Carwile of Evansville, IN, Johnnie (Sonya) Carwile of Ashland, IL, Allen (Chris) Carwile of Allendale; sister Cheryl (Chuck) Tewell of Louisville, KY; several nieces & nephews and cousins.
Sondra was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Hodgson officiating. Burial will follow at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery at Orio.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sondra’s memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sondra’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Burton family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
