Marilyn Kay Burelsmith

Marilyn Kay Burelsmith, 59, of Winters passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her home.

She was born January 13, 1952 in Clovis, New Mexico to Foy and Betty Jo (Jackson) Thompson. Marilyn and Gary Burelsmith were married August 17, 1971 in Levelland. She earned her B.A. Degree in Education from ENMU in Portales, New Mexico.
She taught for 13 years at Tatum, New Mexico and for 11 years at Ballinger Elementary School where she was respected and admired as an excellent teacher by her co-workers and especially by her students. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ballinger. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Marilyn’s special “hobbies” were her three grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her father, Foy Thompson, and a sister, Carolyn Thomas.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Gary of Winters; son, Marty Burelsmith and wife, Kelly, of Ballinger; daughter, Paige Baker and husband, Lee, of Millsap; mother, Betty Jo Kincaid of Smyer; and grandchildren, Kayden, Ellee and Ike. Also surviving are brothers, Foy Thompson, Jr. of Wolfforth, and Buddy Wayne Thompson of Levelland; and sister, Brenda Rackler of Smyer.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28 at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Ballinger with Bro. Bobby Broyles officiating. Burial will follow in the Whispering Springs Cemetery on the family property near Hatchel.
Pallbearers will be G. R. Worden, Scott King, Rusty Henard, Marty Frey, Roeneal Boles, and Allen Jones.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity.