Helen Lorene Burt, 86, of Wister, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Poteau. She was born March 31, 1918 at Summerfield. She was retired from Hamlin Mfg. Co. and was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Wister.

Survivors include one sister, Louise Wann of Wister; three grandchildren, Alan Wilson of Pawhuska, Dian Rowe of Elk City and Elaine Jordan of Tulsa; six great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Jim Wilson of Pawhuska; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28 at Bethel Baptist Church at Wister with the Rev. Clyde Steelman officiating. Burial will follow in Maxey Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

     Complied and transcribed by Sue Hearon, 2008-2009.