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Barbara L. Burton
Date Of Birth:October 10, 1929
Date Of Death:July 14, 2011
Service Date:4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday
July 19, 2011
Allen Funeral Home

             Barbara L. Burton, 81, of Bloomington passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at IU Health-Bloomington Hospital.  She was born on October 10, 1929 in Koleen, Indiana the daughter of Oscar and Helen (Little) Hudson and was married for over 50 years to William W. "Sarge" Burton.  She retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Co. and co-owned and operated with her husband the former Banaza's Steak Houses on East Third St. and also on the 46/45 bypass for many years.  They then owned and operated the Knightridge Kampground on So. State Road 446 near Lake Monroe.  She received great pleasure with all the campers that would stope and see her as they came and went. She was also a member of the Indiana Bell Telephone Pioneers.

            Barbara is survived by her children whom she loved dearly, William D. "Bill" Burton and wife VickiBurto of Bloomington, daughter Loretta Brethauer, Bloomington, her grandchildren that she adored, William D.W. (Sweet Pea) Burton, Zachary Brody, Tony Goodman and Danny Goodman, one great grandchild, Kenzie Brody and one brother, Dean Hudson of California.

            She has gone to meet her husband who she missed so much, William W. "Sarge" Burton who died in 2004, one daughter, Dedrea Burton and three brothers, Ed Hudson, Gary Hudson and Robert "Puff" Hudson.

            There will be a Gathering of Friends and Family on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or to the American Lung Association in care of Allen Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.


  • From: Amanda  Trenta
    Location:Afghanistan

    I wish you peace and strength in your time of great loss. Mrs. Burton was a wonderful woman, inside and out, who touched countless lives in a positive way. My deepest Sympathies.


  • From: Laurie Hicks
    Location:Plainfield, Indiana

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Billy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.


  • From: Darla Heimann
    Location:Marine, il

    Dear Bill and Loretta, my deepest sympathy s I remember her as aunt Bobbie. As you see I am Edna Breiman's youngest daughter. I hope you remember me and know that my prayers are with you at this sad time. Your in my heart. Darla


  • From: Joyce Jeffries (Formerly Kelley/Leach)
    Location:Bedford, Indiana

    I was sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. (We always called her "Bobbi"). I worked with Bobbi at Indiana Bell in Bloomington for several years. Regretfully, I had not seen her for many years since I left the company. Bobbi was always happy, smiling, a hard worker who dearly loved her family and was so proud them. She was always cheerful, had many friends, and tried to help everyone. I will keep the family in my prayers.


  • From: Jim  Smith
    Location:Greenwood, Indiana

    maryAnne and I want to extend our greatest and sincere condolences to you and your Family for your loss. It is always tough to lose a Parent, but especially a Mother. Have peace in your heart that she is now resting and pain free and also an Angel to look over you. We have always enjoyed seeing and talking with her over the many years of having or Place at Knightridge. God be with you all


  • From: Kay Gibson
    Location:Madison, IN

    Bill & Vicki & family, You and your family are in many thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in many shared happy memories. Kay Gibson


  • From: Tina Bare
    Location:Morganton, NC

    I am sorry for your loss and I am very symphathetic for the family and the hurt that they must be feeling right now. The pain is real and must not be denied. But someday we will see the glory of GOD, even in the things that we suffer. We have the assurance of Job and Jesus on that. Job, too, eventually realized toe awesome glory and grace of GOD as a result of his sufferins (Job 42: 1-6)


  • From: Theresea & Marty Shipley
    Location:Bloomington

    Words cannot describe the sadness that Marty and I feel. She was a second mom to me for many years. I enjoyed working with her and I learned and grew so much because she gave me a chance and believed in me. Regrettably, I will not be able to attend the friends and family gathering because I just found out Tuesday at 6:30 pm (I do not buy the newspaper). Our love and prayers are with your family. I will miss her so much. I think of her often. With much sympathy, Theresea


  • From: Jeannine Nelson
    Location:Greenwood, IN

    Don and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family with the passing of your dear monther. We have enjoyed so many years of her friendship @ Knightridge Kampground. Barb will be dearly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers will any be with you.


  • From: JOE AND LARAINE GUNTER
    Location:MOORESVILLE IN

    OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL ALL WAYS BE WITH YOU. AND BARBARA WILL ALL WAYS BE WATCHING OVER YOU. I PRAY FOR YOU TO HAVE COMFORT AND PEACE FOR WE KNOW SHE WILL NOT SUFFER ANY LONGER BUT WILL HAVE ONLY JOY AND PEACE. BARBARA WILL SADLEY BE MISSED.


  • From: JILL & JEFF  CORNELIUS
    Location:indianapolis

    Bill & Family we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May all the great times you shared as a family bring you comfort. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Jeff & Jill Cornelius :camp#48