Barbara Ann Burton, age 44 of Pearland, passed away on February 4, 2010. She is survived by her parents, James & Gayle Manker; husband, Mark; son, Alex Burton; daughters, Alyssa & Emily Burton; brothers, James Railey, Jamie Manker, and Marty Manker & his wife Becky; and a host of many other family & friends.
Barbara was born on November 26, 1965 in Houston, Texas and has lived in Pearland for the past eleven years. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy working as an operating room technician. Barbara and Mark were happily married for 12 years. They enjoyed camping together and spending time with family and friends. Barbara had a very strong faith and before her illness was very active at New Hope Church in Manvel and one of her fondest memories was her mission trip to Nicaragua. Barbara made her career in the healthcare industry and in 2008, following her cancer treatments, furthered her education and received her Masters Degree as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. She was always extremely focused and dedicated to her patients. Barbara always challenged herself whether it was doing research or fighting her disease. She was an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed learning new things be it teaching herself how to sew or making Christmas ornaments. Barbara will be remembered for her perseverance and empathy towards all those who knew and loved her.
Visitation for Barbara will be on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Clayton Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Clayton Chapel. Pastor John Davis of New Hope Church will be officiating. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s honor to The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486, 800-525-5841.
Hi Mark
My sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your wife, friend, and partner.
Take care cousin and know that you are in my thoughts.
Betty B
Mark, we are so sorry for you and the kids but glad that Barb is pain free and in heaven. We’re grateful we got to know Barb & please know we are sending many prayers your way.
Richard & Zana
Mark, Erika and I are terribly sorry to hear that you have lost your soulmate, Barb. It has been a rough year for you – first your mother and now your beloved wife. Our hearts ache for you.
Kindest regards,
Ken & Erika
On behalf of the Dawson Football Booster Club and the Trahan family, I would like to send our deepest condolences to the Burton Family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Shannon Trahan
DFBC-President
Barbara was a vibrant, loving, caring woman. She always had a smile. I will miss her bouncy walk and beautiful red hair. She never complained about her illness. Her life was cut short but she must have been needed in Heaven more than here on earth. We will miss you Barbar.
Your friend,
Cori
Barbara will always be remembered as a favorite among ALL of the staff at San Jacinto Emergency Room. She was a pleasure to work with. She was always fun to be around. We used to laugh all through our shifts. She taught me much. It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who is as loved and admired as Barbara. She will always be remembered with respect, many happy memories and much love.
I pray the love of God enfolds you and your family during your journey through grief. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your friend,
Tonya Watkins
Mark and Alex,
Gather your memories and hold them close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends,
Kent, Rene’, Molly and Forrest MIllspaugh
Mark and Alex,
Our deepest sympathies.
Hudson family
Alex,
May your many memories comfort you today and always. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Shawn Rose
Jordan Rose and Family
Hi Mark,
John and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Pat Bardahl
you don’t know me but i am a cousin o barbara’s aunt, margie conroy….i have worked on the railey family genealogy for a number of years and have amassed an amazing amount of information…i was so sorry to hear of barbara’s demise….and today i am reading an article in the galveston county news, which mentions her as being involved in the madri gras in galveston in the late 1983….i thought you might be interested…if so, you may contact me at my email address or call me at 281.332.2137…..i would love to hear from you……my consolences to all of your family…liz flelming