Joanne Burton-Sarria

May 27, 1951 - July 14, 2015

Joanne Burton-Sarria, 64, of Peoria passed away at 8:36 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Peoria IL., to the late James C. Burton Sr. and Joella (Hopson) Burton. She married Gonzales Sarria on Nov. 06, 1989. He precedes her. Joanne received Christ in her life at an early age. She was a member of Star of Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church, but often went to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Joanne was a loving sister she loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them going to the river front and viewing the river with her sister Jacqueline. Joanne also had a passion for singing and loved talking about her relationship with God. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her four brothers James Jr., John, Joseph, and Jonathan Burton all of Peoria and five sisters Jeanette (Jimmy) Johnson, June (Ricky) Spencer, Jewel (Robert) Gibson, Joanna and Jaqueline Burton all of Peoria. Along with a longtime special friend Vacie Rose Jordan Powell and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends who will miss her dearly. In addition to her husband Joanne was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Service will be held Monday July 20, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Star of Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church. Bishop Joseph Johnson will officiate. Arrangements were made especially for Joanne’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.