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Elizabeth Jane
Burrows
Jun 15, 1935 — Oct 17, 2026
Raleigh, MS
Saturday
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Saturday
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Saturday
North Raleigh Cemetery
Elizabeth Jane Moore Burrows of Raleigh, Mississippi passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Mrs. Jane was born in Shelby County, Tennessee on June 15, 1935, to George C. and Eva Inez Byrd Moore. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Mrs. Jane served as an educator, teaching science.
For many years she was a member of the Delta Gamma and helped with the National Tobacco Spit Association, raising money for the tennis courts and recreational facilities in Raleigh. She also was known for having and hosting “Burrow’s Trail”.
She leaves behind three children Allen Burrows (Jane) of Jackson, Mississippi; Becky Bowen (Mike) of Niceville, Florida; Gary Burrows (Brenda) of Woodstock, Georgia. She was a proud grandmother to Madalyn Bowen Blake (Chris) of Clyo, Georgia, Emily Burrows Slone (Chase) of Kennesaw, Georgia, Libby Bowen of Niceville, Florida, and she was a devoted great grandmother to Evelyn Blake.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years John T. Burrows Jr, and her parents George Clinton and Eva Inez Byrd Moore.
The family would like to thank her caregivers Sherry Logan, Shan Carter, Ana’stayshia Carter, Ruby Carter, Latonya Bradley and Freddie Lee for their loving care over the last several years and especially the last several months. We would also like to thank Gentiva Hospice staff for their gift of comfort.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel of Raleigh located at 219 Sylvarena Ave., Raleigh, Mississippi with funeral service at 1:00 PM in the chapel. Burial will follow at North Raleigh Cemetery. Friends and family will serve as pall bearers. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh is overseeing arrangements. 601-764-2181.
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations in her memory and honor be made to your favorite charity or animal shelter.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com
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