Janice Elizabeth "jan" Wright Burr Obituary

Janice Elizabeth "jan" Wright Burr attended Commerce High School in Springfield, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Janice Elizabeth "jan" Wright Burr.

Graduation Year	Class of 1968
Date of Passing	Apr 08, 2017
About	Janice Elizabeth "Jan" Wright Burr, 66, of Longwood, FL, Vineyard Haven, MA, and formerly Springfield, MA departed this life peacefully on April 8, 2017 and entered into God's kingdom to be with her Lord and Savior. Janice was born on April 22, 1950 in Springfield, MA to Jerome O. Burr Sr. and Sylvia W. (Chafin) Burr. Janice was survived by her three brothers Jerome O. Burr Jr., James F. Burr and Jeffrey A. Burr. Janice graduated from Commerce High School where she was a Drum Majorette. After high school graduation, Janice attended Monticello College in Illinois where she received her Associates in Applied Science degree in 1970. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from Western New England College in 1976.Janice had a fruitful career in Human Services working as a Social Worker, Human Resources Generalist and Human Resources Director before retiring in Florida. Janice was a loving and faithful servant of God, as an avid singer and participant in women’s ministry groups. She contributed to many churches including Martin Luther King Church of Springfield, MA, First Baptist Church of Vineyard Haven, MA and Brookfield Congregational Church, MA. She had a lifelong passion for writing, authoring poems and short stories throughout her life