Leona Mae Burton M-E-148-4

Leona Mae Burton of Franklin gracefully entered into Heaven on January 5th, 2014. She was born to Paul Albert Sr and Ellanor Louise (McCaslin) Sievertson on November 21, 1936, in Indianapolis, along with one sister: Eloise (Jon) Taylor of Greenwood, IN, and two brothers, J.David (Rita) Sievertson. Franklin; and Jon Sievertson, Calvert City, KY. She was united in marriage to Lester Burton on July 26, 1959 at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Edinburgh, IN. Leona was a graduate of Franklin Community High School in 1955. She was blessed with two children: Fred (Darcy) Burton of Indianapolis, and Leslie (David) Hash of Franklin. Leona was the proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren Erin and Lexi Burton, and Meagan and Jacob Hash. Nieces include Marcy (Norman) Wachstetter, Illinois; Sally Louise (Steve) Hood, Kentucky; Jonda Lyn (Ronnie) Cox, Kentucky; Tina Rene (Carlton) Cutsinger. Kentucky; Nephews: Paul Albert Sievertson III, Kentucky; JD (Nicola) Sieverston, California, Jeff (Amanda) Sieverston, Franklin; and, Jon Marc (Jenny) Taylor. Greenwood. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, two infant sons, Marcus, and Thomas, and brother Paul Albert Sievertson, Jr., sister-in-law Betty Sievertson. Leona started working at Union Bank as bookkeeper right out of high school, and worked her way to Manager of Conversions, and a VP for Bank One. She enjoyed flowers, musicals, and her friends along with being a wife, mother and grandma. Because her life reflected her faith in Jesus Christ, God used her to tell of His love, and His grace to whoever would listen, from fellow workers to friends to nurses she met at the hospital or nursing home. She was a longtime member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Franklin where she was an elder, a deacon, a member in the choir, and a member of Fort Nightly club. She also served as a Job daughter. We know if she could tell anyone that loved her, that her wish for each of them would be to give your life to Christ, so she will see you again… A celebration of Leona's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 548 West 100 North (just of 144), Franklin, IN 46131. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday at Flinn and Maguire, 2898 N Morton St, Franklin. Leona Mae will be laid to rest at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, IN. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers.