Obituaries: Lela Mathis Burkett, 1953, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 21, 1953 Winn Parish Enterprise

Funeral Services Here Wednesday For Mrs. Burkett

Mrs. Lela Burkett, about 80 years, of Lake Charles, died at her home there. 
Funeral services are to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Teagle Cemetery,
on the Port de Luce-Calvin Road.

Mrs. Burkett is a native of Winn Parish, and is the daughter of the late
Charles and Rachel Mathis, pioneer Winn settlers.  She lived here for many
years before moving to Lake Charles.

Dr. W. L. Holcomb will conduct funeral services at the cemetery, after a brief
stopover by the family at the W. R. Horton home on Main Street.

Survivors of Mrs. Burkett include three children, one sister, Mrs. Minnie
Siess, of Hot Springs, Ark., and several cousins and other relatives in Winn
Parish.