Mrs. Lana G. Burton

BURTON, Mrs. Lana G. - Age 56, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at CTCA Eastern Regional Medical Center-Philadelphia, PA. Graveside service will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. There will be no public viewing. Mrs. Lana G. Burton, daughter of Willie J. and Melba Barton, graced this world on July 28, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was called home on February 17, 2016; after putting up one of the strongest fights of her life to cancer. She received her education from Northwestern High school in Flint, Michigan. Lana went on to further pursue a higher education by way of OIT (Ohio Institute of Technology) Columbus, OH, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, then to Baker College in Burton, MI, where she completed an Associates degree in Interior Design. Lana was married and out of that union, was blessed with a child, LaRae.' Olivia. At the age of 35, she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where she took on a new excitement for life. Lana worked for several medical institutions. In 2006, she embarked on a new journey where she became a Information Technology Help Desk Analyst for the world renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. There she continued to exude great tech support knowledge, understanding, wisdom, experience, and service with one of the best attitudes and smile to match. Lana loved anything that had life in it even down to the color. She had a way of making life and everyone she encountered feel warm, secure, and comfortable even in the hardest of times. Lana could always make the impossible become possible; which gave comfort that life wasn't as hard as it may seem. Lana always lent a helping hand, even if there was nothing left to help herself, never complained nor looked for a hand out. She was just that type of strong woman. Lana had a gift of drawing, a wonderful ear for music, creating great social gatherings especially amongst family, and baking tasty treats. For Lana, it was about keeping life as simple as possible, maintaining a peace of mind, and most importantly creating your own happiness. Lana was a dedicated wife, a loving mother, the sweetest grandmother, a caring sister, an awesome child, and a faithful phenomenal woman and friend. Mrs. Lana G. Burton leaves behind her husband and their only child, LaRae' Burton McClurkin, (Son In law: Tavon McClurkin) only granddaughter, Madison (Maddie) A. Easley, Father: Willie J. Barton, Mother: Melba A. Barton, three brothers: Willie J. Barton Jr., Jeffrey A. Barton, and Chad Barton and an only sister: Monique Y. Barton, three nephews: Jay, Deonte, and Tyler, two nieces: Kiana and Brit-ne Barton, in-laws, best friends, Sharon Bryant and Cheryl (Quinn) Webb, cousins Kim, Cathy, Veronica, Gwen, Sheila, Cheryl, Ronnie, Ricky, Gary, Deannie, Crystal, Nikki and a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Lana G. Burton

July 28, 1959 - February 17, 2016