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Jean M. Burdett Lackey
Seneca, Kansas
09/30/1921 - 05/19/2021
Jean M. Burdett Lackey was born at Wakefield, Kansas on September 30, 1921, and departed this earth on May 19, 2021 in Seneca, Kansas.
She was born the daughter of Albert Philip and Ada Mae Clayton Berlin and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1939. Following high school, she studied nursing at Christ Hospital, which later become Stormont-Vail in Topeka. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1943.
On September 4, 1943, Jean married John W. Burdett at Centralia, Kansas. Jean worked in base hospitals while John was serving in the Navy. She learned to be a farm wife when they returned to Centralia to raise their family. Jean did some special duty nursing at the Seneca Hospital and worked as the school nurse for school district #380.
After John passed away on March 30, 1983, Jean continued to reside on the edge of Centralia. On April 14, 1986 she married Raphael J. “Ray” Lackey, moving to Seneca. Ray died on April 14, 1993.
Jean was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Seneca and St. Ann’s Altar Society and was a former member of the United Church of Christ in Centralia where she served in various offices of the church Women’s Fellowship organization and was a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of Lis’ N Learn Extension Unit and other clubs in Centralia and the Harmony Homemakers Extension Unit in Seneca. For many years, Jean volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Mobile at Seneca, and in 1996, assisted in organizing the Cancer Support Group.
Jean will be remembered as: devoted to her family, a caring neighbor, sending many encouraging notes and greeting cards, enjoying reading local newspapers, and interested in community activities, especially those medically related.
Jean is survived by her children, Kathy (Harry) Steinfort, Bill (Jeanniene) Burdett, Barbara (Neil) Shea, and Ellen (Steve) Walker. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by Ray’s children, Jim (Arlene) Lackey, Gary (Betty) Lackey and Mary Grace (Ron) Boland who adopted her into the Lackey family, providing her with countless opportunities to enjoy one family or the other throughout many years.
Jean was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, Betty King Amburg and Phyllis Trautwein, two brothers, George Berlin and Robert Berlin, two husbands, one grandchild, and one great-great grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM on Monday, May 24th at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Lauer Funeral Home on Sunday, May 23rd from 5PM to 8PM; with the Rosary being prayed at 7 PM.
Memorials will be designated at a later date.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM on Monday, May 24th at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Lauer Funeral Home on Sunday, May 23rd from 5PM to 8PM; with the Rosary being prayed at 7 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM on Monday, May 24th at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Lauer Funeral Home on Sunday, May 23rd from 5PM to 8PM; with the Rosary being prayed at 7 PM.
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Jean was a sweet lady, she always had a kind word for you, and stopped to visit. she will be missed by so many.
So very sorry for your loss. Kenny has many memories of Jean and Your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of loss.
Sorry to hear about Jean. She was a breath of fresh air anytime we saw her. She was always friendly and loved visiting with people. She will be dearly missed by all.
Bill and family:
So sorry to of the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie and Ced Woodard,
Oh our sweet Jeanie. She was our neighbor across the street for many years. We were new to town and she welcomed us with open arms. I didn’t know a soul and will always be thankful for her kindness. We had so much fun and just loved her. Please accept our prayers. She was one of a kind. The world could use more Jeanie’s. Carla Regehr
Mrs. lackey will be missed and remembered by so many people she met. I will always remember her kindness and sweet personality. My sincere sympathy to her family in the loss of this sweet lady.
Sorry to hear about your loss. She was one of the nicest lady I ever knew. Your whole family was always so nice to me.
She will be truly missed.
Sympathy to all of Jeanie’s families. She was a dear, kind person whom many will never forget. She was so loving with cards and visits to her friends. My parents, Fritz and Rita Holthaus always enjoyed Jeanie’s visits and well wishes when dad was confined to home. I enjoyed helping her in her home after Ray died. She was always a sparkle to your day when you met her. Love you Jeanie !!
I met Jeannie years ago when taking classes together to join the Catholic faith. Finding out we were both nurses left plenty to talk about over the years. She never, ever passed by me without a Jeannie smile, warm hello & hug. Always asking how everyone else was doing. She was truly a gem and a genuine sweet heart. My deepest sympathies to you all for life without Jeannie in it will never be the same.
Always thought this lady was the most beautiful and the sweetest. I can’t help but think what made her so very pretty was her kind soul.
Never knew we had the same birthday but I will be thinking of her on my next one, our next one.
I first met Jeannie when I helped at the blood mobile in Seneca. She was a “grand lady”! We “exchanged” notes the pass several years. In visiting we talked of “old times” Our love and sympathy to her family.
Such a sweet lady with a sweet smile. Sympathy to all.
My deepest sympathy to the family! Jean was a very special lady and heaven gained a special angel! Mikki my bfg
Travis & Trina Burdett and Family:
Keeping you all in our prayers as you travel, for your time of remembering Jean, getting together with lots of family, and your travel home! One of God’s blessings are the memories that were created while our loved one was here on earth.
God sees your tears, God hears your cry of sorrow, God feels your pain of loss, God knows your confusing thoughts. But rest on God’s promise that He is always there and He knows and understands your great loss. Psalms 147:3, “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Sending hugs and love from Phillips, NE. Joann and Sharon Arnold
So sorry to hear about Aunt Jean. Many fond memories with all of the Burdett family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days ahead. Chuck and Debbie Weaver
Aunt Jean made the best fried chicken I ever ate when we worked with Uncle Johnny as his field hands in the summer. She was a wonderful person.
Mark Weaver
Jeannie was a wonderful person. She was a faithful friend and companion to my mother Millie Oenbring for many years. Mom and Jeannie had many good times together.
I also got to know Jeannie through Mom. I always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her. She was always informed and interesting to talk to.
With sincere sympathies for your loss.
Pat Oenbring
Dearest Burdett Family!
The Nichols family had plans to visit your mom in Seneca for the tractor parade July 24. Our moms have kept in touch all these years since your dad was our dad’s cattle buyer! We have soooo many beautiful, funny, loving memories of them (and all of you)! Please let us know your plans for a memorial; we would love to honor your dearest mom.