Jimmie Philisha Burton

,A Life of Resilience and Love

Jimmie P. Burton was born on March 18, 1936, in Walls, Mississippi, to the union of Jimmie and Lucille Porter. Jimmie was the second of four children.

Jimmie's journey through life was marked by moments of strength and resilience. She graduated from Booker T. Washington in Memphis, Tennessee in 1954 and relocated to Chicago, Illinois the following year. In Chicago, she met a young Navy serviceman named Zacharias Burton, and they were married in 1954. Their union was blessed with four children.

Jimmie worked diligently for the United States Postal Service for 33 years, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to her career. She raised her four daughters alone, instilling in them the values of faith in God and the importance of education. With a determined spirit, she enrolled her daughters in parochial schools, ensuring that each received a decent education.

Jimmie was known for her beautiful eyes, witty personality, and a desire to assist her family whenever and wherever needed. Her uncanny ability to solve problems and her undeniable love for her family were hallmarks of her character. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sibling, friend, and co-worker. Jimmie held a special place in her heart for her grandsons.

Jimmie fell asleep in death on March 5, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie and Lucille Porter, her three eldest children: Regina Denise Sander, Rowena Elaine Wheeler, Ava Michelle Porter, grandson Joshua LaRon Duncan, and granddaughter Philisha Burton.

She is survived by her remaining four children: Georgina Renee Edwards, Paula Christina Windon, Philisha Simone Burton, Eartha LaQuita Harrison (Raymond), 14 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Jimmie's legacy is one of resilience, dedication, and unwavering love for her family.

I JUST WANTED TO SAY

One day I sat down and wondered, yes, I really sat down to ponder what I just wanted to say.

I’m no longer a youngling like I use to be, who can spring up like a little flea but that’s something I just wanted to say.

I think back on the times I used to have, some really good, some a little sad but that’s something I just wanted to say.

Now I’m tired and I need some rest, but I have really fought to pass that great test, but I need for my family and friends to know this is not the end that’s what I wanted to say.

“Look the tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore the former things have passed away.

Revelations 21:3b-4

By Eartha Harrison

A service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Evangelical Trinity Church, 9800 Crawford Ave, Skokie, Il 60076, at 12:00 PM.