Inez G. Burgess -
Pickens
Mrs. Inez Garren Burgess, 75, wife of John Coleman Burgess, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013 at Oakmont East Nursing Center.
Born in Pickens County, a daughter of the late Jesse Carl Garren and the late Lola Griffin Garren Brown, Mrs. Burgess retired from Ryobi Manufacturing and was a member of New Life Baptist Church.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of the home, are two sons, Alfred Burgess (Cindy) of Easley, and David Burgess (Shirley) of Central; one daughter, Janet Phillips (Gordon) of Pickens; two brothers, Carl Garren of Pickens, and Jimmy Garren of Greenville; two sisters, Clara Cisson of Travelers Rest, and Beatrice O'Kelley of Greenville; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burgess was predeceased by one grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with Rev. Greg Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from noon until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family is at the home, 100 Hayes Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.