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Mrs. Iris Burris

Passed 09/18/2020

Obituary For Mrs. Iris Burris

Iris Arlia Burris passed away at her home on September 18, 2020 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Ira Haywood and Gertha Kearns.

She graduated from William Penn High School, Class of 1961. Following her graduation, she attended Guilford Technical Community College and earned a degree in Nursing. After 25 years of dedicated service, Iris retired from High Point Regional Hospital as a proud Nurse.

Iris is survived by her three daughters, Valora Dark (Keith) of High Point, NC, Renee McLean (John) of Fayetteville, NC and Greta Martin of Kernersville, NC; loving sisters, Dr. Bobbie Reddick of Durham, NC and Mrs. Carolyn Littlejohn of Charlotte, NC; ten grandchildren; Jessica, Justin, Cicely, Alliyah, Brandon, Chelsea, Kelsea, Delores, Whitney, Joshua; fourteen great-grandchildren; a wonderful niece, Latoya and two nephews, Michael and Donald Jr.; the Matthews family and a host of cousins, family and friends.

A private service of remembrance will be held Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mrs. Burris may be viewed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.


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To my sweet mamaw, saying goodbye to you is truly one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I didn't think this day would come so soon. I'm not questioning god's plan I just wish we had more time to dance together and laugh and listen to all the songs you taught me love just one more time. You raised me to know right from wrong and to be a lady even how to put my very first pair of stockings on the right way. You even shucked the corn off of the cob at papaw's church dinner with your brand new sharp nail file just so Jessi could eat her when I first had my braces put on. I love you and I'd give anything to hear the sound of the paper crackle in the fireplace downstairs and give anything to take just oneore walk with you on papaw's rd. I love you and hope to one day become even half of the woman you were. Please guide me mamaw and I promise to let you life love on in me andy babies we love you see you in my sweetest dreams mamaw night night

I'll never forget your voice singing me happy birthday I Love you... love Alliyah

Ms Iris was the nurse on duty the night my Dad passed on March 8,1997. I have never forgotten how kind she was to my father. When he passed he was clean, shaved,bed straightened up and salve on the few bed sores he had. This was at 2:30 AM. She talked to him like he was going to talk back. She told me that Daddy could hear her. I sent a letter to Jeff Miller telling him that he had a true angel in Ms.Iris. I am so sorry to read about Ms. Iris's passing. Although I did not know her except for those few days in Daddy's room I knew she had not missed her calling for being a good nurse. I hope there was somebody there to give her family the same comfort when she passed that she gave to me when my Daddy passed on. Your family is in my prayers. Myra Perry Dowdy

Momma I'm going to miss you but I know you are there with pops and grandma love you Juanice

To the kearns and Burris Family. Sorry for your loss.

Mam Maw, I'm never going to forget all the movies we watched together & the laughs we shared. I'm thankful for the lessons you taught me also, because you helped me more than you'll ever know. We will forever have you in our hearts, thoughts, prayers, and memories & will continue to make you proud!! Love you so much and I miss you -Dee

I love u Mother more than words can ever describe. IMy life will never be the same again. Missing u so bad But I can't be selfish, because God loved you first, you will always be in my heart. We will meet again in the clouds. Love you Sincerely Renee Burris McLean

I'm really going to miss you , you meant the world to me ! Watch over me mam maw , I love you . Chelsea

I love you mamaw we use yo sit late at night and talk about everything from music to love to faith and I appreciate all the love you gave me I'll never forget you Your grandson Justin Murphy

We love you so much Mamaw and will miss your beautiful soul. I know you're watching over all of us and we'll continue making you proud. Love, Whitney

My mother, my friend.... My heart is broken but I know that you are not in any more pain. You are now with your father in heaven and I know that you are rejoicing with grandma and papa. Love Always, Ms. Martin

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. | High Point, NC

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