Birdie Lee Burton was born August 21, 1917 to Reverend Jimmie Hopkins and Hannah Woodard-Hopkins in DeKalb, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband; Matthew Milton Burton, both parents, son; Robert Lee Harris, Sr. two granddaughters; Daryl Lynn Bradley and Robynne Hopkins. Six sisters; Matilda Carreathers, Georgia Wooten, Leona Sherman, Beatrice Woodberry, Mary Scott and Emily Owens. Birdie leaves to cherish her memories, her grandchildren; Robert Lee Harris II (Phyllis), Kimberly Harris, five great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, one sister Mabel Kelley, a host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.