Obituary: Annette Faith Burton

July 26, 1952 – March 24, 2025

Annette Faith Burton, 72, of Mitchell, formally of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on March
24, 2025, peacefully at her residence surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on July 26, 1952, in Shelbyville, IN, the daughter of Robert C. and Muriel E. (Essex) Cavaness. She married Danny Wayne Burton on August 14, 1970, in Shelbyville, IN.

Annette was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Mitchell, IN. She came from a highly respected and loved family grounded in the Apostolic Faith. Annette was born into a godly home, loving and serving God faithfully all her life. She was an active congregation member and strong in her faith.

Family and friends remember Annette as a dedicated and steadfast wife and mother. She was dependable in all situations and giving to a fault.

Annette spent 30 years in home healthcare, which was her passion. She began her career working with mentally and physically handicapped children. She poured her heart into each child, and around the age of 40, she pursued her CNA certification. In the latter years of her work, she assisted elderly patients, becoming a friend and confidant to many.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Wayne (Rachel) Burton of Mitchell, IN, and Daniel Shayne Burton of Shelbyville, IN; two grandchildren, Adrianna (Jake) Smith of Canton, OH, and Braylon Burton of Mitchell, IN; one brother, Robert W (Arlene) Cavaness of Joplin, MO; and one sister, Evette Spurling of Mitchell, IN.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, brother-in-law Todd A Spurling of Mitchell, IN, and her parents.

The Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the First Apostolic Church in Mitchell, with Elder Jonathan Alvear and Elder Terry Meade officiating. A graveside service will be held at Mitchell Cemetery immediately following. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to FAC Missions Fund in Annette’s memory.

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