Jane Marie (Simpson) Burris, 89, of Sobol, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on September 29, 2024.

Jane was born on February 27, 1935, in Phelps, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles Simpson and Lillian (Nelson) Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy James Harvey Burris; and sister, Dorthy Simpson.

Jane and her family later moved to Kent, Washington and that is where she met her loving husband, Bill. They were married there on March 11, 1952, and they moved to the Sawyer area to build their life together.

Jane worked for many years in the Wells Lamont glove factory and then Weyerhaeuser at the tree farm for 21 years. However, her true passion was making art and painting. She was very talented and had a keen eye for making things look beautiful.

Jane loved being outdoors and traveling, getting to see the world. The mountains and woods were some of her favorite places to be. Most of all she loved her family. Jane loved to attend big gatherings, where all the family would get together to visit, deer camp at Glover River being one of those special times. She also loved going to rodeos and ball game to support her family and friends and of course, to visit.

Jane was loving, kind and full of laughter. She truly enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, with a smile always on her face. Her passing has left a void in many lives, but her loving personality, joy for life and her witty sense of humor will live on in the hearts of everyone that loved her.

Jane is survived by her best friend and traveling companion; Jean Corgill of Sobol, OK; son, Billy Jay Burris of Sawyer, OK; grandson; Jacob Burris; granddaughter, Tiffany Burris; brothers, Jerry Simpson and wife, Louise, Jim Simpson and wife, Linda and Chuck Simpson, all of Kent, Washington; brother-in-law, Ray Sales and wife, Janet of McKinney, Texas along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and loved ones.