Rita Burton

Seneca, SC — Rita M. Burton, 94, wife of the late Louie Burton, of 15855 Wells Hwy, Seneca, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Oaks of Seneca.

 

A native of Nurnburg, Germany, Mrs. Burton was the daughter of the late Johann Sebastian Schmidt and Pauline Beck Schmidt. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and was retired from J.P. Stevens. Mrs. Burton was the last member of her immediate family.

 

Mrs. Burton is survived by her sons: Jennings “J.D.” Burton of Seneca; Richard H. Burton of Walhalla; daughter: Inge Burton Crocker of Seneca; five grandchildren; seven  great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, October 19, 2020 at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, prior to the service, on Tuesday, October 19, 2021at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted.

 

The family is at their respective homes.