Nellie Burr

Nellie Burr, 95, of La Junta, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at the Arkansas Valley Regional Nursing Care Center. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel. Worship services will be at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Reverend Marvin Powers officiating. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 7, 2009 at noon (CST) at the Banner Cemetery in Sublette, Kansas.
She was born on September 24, 1913 to Calvin & Stella (Shockley) Grover in Erick, Oklahoma. Nellie was married to Alvoree “Wee” Burr, on September 25, 1929, in Lamar, Colorado; Alvoree preceded her in death on December 20, 1989.
Mrs. Burr-Nellie-Mom-Ma-Great Ma, as different ones called her, was an inspiration to those who spent time around her. She leaves her love of life and humor as a legacy; and challenges others to be content in whatever place you’re in. She proved this through her past 2 year’s residence at Nursing Care Center West by truly making it her home; the nurses and attendants were her extended family. She was a long time member of the La Junta Church of the Nazarene.
Nellie is survived by her children, Billy C. (Melba) Burr of Amarillo, Texas; Velva D. (Marvin) Powers of Lenexa, Kansas; Richard L. (Janet) Burr of Rocky Ford, Colorado; Bonita (Rod) Kitts of Ottawa, Kansas; half sister, Shirley Martin-Parker of Springfield, Colorado; one grandchild; 31 great-grandchildren; and 18 great, great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.