Dale Jean (Elliott) Burton, 76, was born on November 17, 1946, in Price, Utah, the daughter of Jim Elliott and Evelyn "June" (Estes) Elliott. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Ray Burton and brothers, Randy Wayne Elliott and James Cameron Elliott.

Dale lived in Soper, Oklahoma all her life and graduated from Soper High School. She then went on to become a dedicated Registered Nurse and was a mentor to many nurses during her career, she even trained her daughter. Dale married her loving husband, James Ray Burton, on May 17, 1964 in Greenville, Arkansas and together they built a life of love surrounding their children. Dale was a selfless woman, always thinking of others and she was always thinking ahead and liked things to be planned out. She ran a tight ship and was a top-notch housekeeper. She wasn't afraid to tell you how it was.

Dale had many hobbies and interests including gardening, canning, dancing, singing but cooking was her love language. But her greatest passion was her family, she was always there for them. She would work nights when the kids were young so she could be home with them during the day. Dale loved getting her family together and was there for them with whatever they needed. Her love and selflessness will forever be in the hearts of her family.

Dale is survived by her husband, James Ray Burton; daughter, Kimberly Howser and husband, Joseph of Soper, OK; grandchildren, Ethan Ray Howser and wife, Bayleigh, Jadon Renae Daniel and husband, Hunter; great grandchildren, Rayen Leigh Howser and Auden Jean Howser; sister, Linda Kay Wells and late husband, Levin of Durant, OK along with many other family, friends and loved ones.