Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Burton

Evelyn Elaine Summers Burton's life journey began on June 30, 1952, at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Her parents, the late Malachi and Eula (Eulalia) Burt-Summers, and brother Lamar Burt welcomed her into the family. Elaine dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke A.M.E. Church. As a humble servant, her commitment led her to serving in many capacities including Christian Education Director, Musician, founding member of the Gospel Choir, Church School Teacher, Church Historian, Steward Board Member, Church Secretary, Member of the Finance Committee, Food Pantry Ministry, Church Communications Director, Women’s Missionary Society (WMS), and Young People’s and Children’s Division Director. Prior to her health challenges, Elaine served as the President of the Northeast Alabama Conference Women’s Missionary Society. Elaine was a member of the 1970 graduating class of J.W Darden High School. She was a proud alumna and served as Alumni Association President for several years and was a board member of the J.W. Darden Alumni Foundation. Upon graduation, she attended Tuskegee Institute and Auburn University, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. While attending Auburn University, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Upsilon Chapter on February 8, 1976. She was number 2 on the “Fulfillingness: Fourth Finale” line. She then became a member of the Auburn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where her vibrant energy and eloquent public speaking skills often facilitated chapter events. Elaine served on various committees, but her passion was serving as chair of the Arts and Letters Committee. There, as an avid reader, she led book clubs, red-carpet movie premieres, and author meet-and-greets. Elaine’s professional career began at Valley Haven School. She continued to enhance the education of young people at Smith Station High School in Alabama and then at Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia. Elaine loved serving her community as a member of the Opelika Historic Preservation Commission, Lee County Chapter of NAACP, Opelika Envision Character Council, Lee County Education Association, and Lee County Tuskegee Alumni Club, Elaine departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Elaine leaves many loved ones to cherish memories of her life including her loving and devoted children Nia (Thaddeus) Thompson of Montgomery, Alabama, and Charles Ashton Burton, of Denver, Colorado; two grandchildren, Thaddeus K. Thompson Jr. and Braylon K. Thompson; one brother, Lamar Burt of Bowie, Maryland; two devoted nieces, Fran Elaine Burt of Bowie, Maryland and Janeula Marshell Burt of Washington, D.C; an adoring nephew, Lamar Adetunji Burt of Smyrna, Georgia. She shared a special relationship with her great-nephew Arrington Malik Burt; a special, longtime sisterhood of friends, “The Golden Girls,” Linda Summers, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Shirley Lilly and Lillie King; “The Village Kids;” St. Luke A.M.E. Church family; as well as a host of other relatives and friends The Auburn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will conduct the Omega Omega service for their beloved sister, Elaine Summers Burton on Wednesday, February 19th at 6pm. Sorority members are asked to wear black no pants. This service is open to the public.

Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Burton

June 30, 1952 - February 13, 2025

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Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Burton

June 30, 1952 - February 13, 2025

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What We Do

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Grief & Healing

Plan Ahead

Obituaries

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