Mary Phyllis Verbeten Burriss, age 88, wife of the late William Norman Burriss, Jr., would like to announce her much anticipated homecoming, which took place on May 28, 2018 in Macon, GA., formally from Anderson South Carolina. Born in Appleton, WI, on July 21, 1929, Mary was a daughter of the late Cornilius Verbeten and the late Minnie Ross Verbeten. After graduation Mary began and retired from her working career as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines, later she held other various positions while taking care of her family. Mary was a member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Women's Guild as-long-as her health permitted. She was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved golf same as her husband and son. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved son, William Norman "Bill" Burriss, III and his wife Rose of Macon, GA; a cherished grandson, Jordan Blake Burriss and his wife Courtney Cranford Burriss; also brother, August "A.J." Mielke and his wife Marie and sister-in-law, Doris Mielke; and many nieces and nephews who mostly resided in Wisconsin area. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by six additional siblings. The funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Reverend Howard Jones officiating. The family will greet family and friends following the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 1904 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621. https://www.facebook.com/Abiding-Savior-Lutheran-Church-Anderson-SC-366862383440/ 1 864 225 6438 OR allaboutanimalsmacon.com http://www.allaboutanimalsmaconrescue.org/donations-wish-list/ 1 478 621 5116. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Events Funeral Service Saturday, June 2, 2018 2:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel 2609 US-29 Anderson, SC, 29621 Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North SC, US 29621