Mary Jo Burkett

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Visitation:
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
Plymouth , Ohio

Service:
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
2:00 PM
Secor Funeral Home
Plymouth , Ohio

Mary Jo (Ganzhorn) Burkett, age 87, resident of Plymouth, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Willows at Willard. She was born November 21, 1933 in Plymouth, Ohio to the late John and Helen (Donnenwirth) Ganzhorn.

Mary Jo graduated from Plymouth High School in 1951.

Mary Jo was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Plymouth. She was also a very proud member of the Plymouth Lion's Club for many years and the American Legion Auxiliary. She always enjoyed her Club 51 (graduating class) monthly get toghethers.

Mary Jo was an avid reader and an excellent tennis player who always liked to win! She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers, occasionally trying her luck in Las Vegas and other casinos and above all else enjoyed and loved her family very much.

A special thanks to her helpers over the last few years; Jessica, Jed & Jill, Georgia and Sheree.

Mary Jo is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and David Egner of Plymouth, her two sons and three daughters-in-law, Pastors Greg and Sandy Burkett of Columbus, and David and Krista Burkett of Plymouth, and Nancy Burkett of Plymouth; four grandchildren, Melissa (Jay) Follett, Michelle (Justin) Dean, T.C. (Brittany) Burkett and Courtney Burkett; and seven great-grandchildren; Morgan and Mason Follett, Taylor and Brooke Dean, Cole and Brody and Aubrey Burkett.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Eldon G. Burkett; her son, William T. Burkett; grandson, Chad Burkett; sister Linda Hershiser; brothers, Norman Ganzhorn, John Ganzhorn and Carl Ganzhorn.

Friends may call at Secor Funeral Home in Plymouth, Ohio on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and where her funeral service will be Tuesday at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Blanche Tyree officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Plymouth Area Lions Club or the Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com

Condolences

Richard and Amy Russell - Mar 25, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to all. May God grant you much comfort and happy memories to hold.
Rose and Gary Pittenger - Mar 24, 2021
I am so sorry. Mrs. Burkett was a very sweet lady
Deb Krebs - Mar 23, 2021
Dave & Family ; So sorry about your Mom. You and all the family are in the thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Dickson - Mar 16, 2021
Mary Jo was such a good one. I am sending love to all of you and prayers as you remember and grieve.
Darlene Jewell - Mar 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences, Bill and Darlene Jewell
Sandy Castle - Mar 15, 2021
Our deepest condolences, Willis and Sandy Castle
Shirley and Rick Reeder - Mar 15, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Did not know she played tennis. Prayers
Max and Linda Caywood - Mar 15, 2021
Dear Barb, Greg, Dave and Nancy, Our deepest sympathy go to you and yours in losing Mom. We have years of wonderful memories of times gone by with your folks as you grew up in our backyard. Blessings to all Butch and Linda
Pam (Briner) Hugel - Mar 15, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are out to you and your family.
Jessica Stevens - Mar 14, 2021
Thinking about the Burkett family during this loss.
Kenny Edgeson - Mar 14, 2021
Barb, truly sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Tammy and Brad Snider - Mar 14, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. I have many fond memories. We are keeping your family in our prayers during this difficult time.