Lessie Mae (Harrell) Burt

Lessie Mae Burt was born Lessie Mae Harrell on April 15, 1931 in Alexander City, Alabama. She was 9 of 10 daughters born to Lemmie and Icie Harrell. Lessie attended Parker High School in Birmingham, AL. Soon after high school, she met her soon to be husband Lendsey Burt.

On September 2, 1950, at the age of 19, Lessie tied the knot to Lendsey Burt; also, from Alexandercity, AL. Over the next decade from 1951 to 1961, Lessie gave birth to 6 children (3 boys and 3 girls). Sometime in early 1961, Lessie and Lendsey moved their young family from the segregated south to Youngstown, OH. To help provide for her family, Lessie worked as a housekeeper in nursing homes and at hospitals. Lessie spent her tenure at Northside Hospital. She worked there for over 30 years. Lessie retired in 2000. She was loved by all patients and staff.

Lessie loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served Him well as a faithful member of the Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church. She served as the Chief Deaconess, and on the mission board. Lessie loved her church and felt the love of all her fellow members and community. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and gardening.

Lessie was preceded in death by her parents Icie and Lemmie Harrell; her husband Lendsey Burt; 2 of her 3 sons Reginald and Rodney Burt; her grandson James “Cricket” Rozenblad Jr; her 9 sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory her 4 remaining children: Ricky (Jackie) Burt, Renae Rozenblad, Rita Clark, and Rhonda Burt-Hopkins; Her daughter-in-law Sally Burt of Bellflower, CA (wife of the late Rodney Burt); Her brother Luren Harrell of Birmingham, AL, 8 of 9 grandchildren: Marcus Lawrence, Raymond Burt, Brandy Burt, Charity Burt, Leslie Howell, Rhondia Burt, Monique Burt, and Ricky L. Burt; a host of great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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