Lillian Ferne' Burris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral services for (Lillian) Ferne Young Burris of El Reno will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday February 21, 2020, at the Chapel within the Wilson Funeral Home. Followed by interment at the El Reno Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20. Ferne passed away on Wednesday Feb 12, 2020 at her home. She died peacefully with a Loving Care Health/Hospice team at her side. She was born May 14, 1927 in El Reno, Oklahoma to her parents Benjamin and Mary (Black) Roblyer. Ferne was the last surviving child of 13 children. She preceded John, William, Emmitt, Robert, Juanita, Carl, Vincent, Opal, Raymond, Wayne, Jack and Joseph Roblyers. Ferne graduated from El Reno High School and became a military wife to first husband, Major Henry C. Young, retired USAF. They had two children Craig C. Young and Jade Young-Rizzo and one granddaughter, Jillian Rizzo. She spent the last chapter of her life married to her high school sweetheart, Eugene Dale Burris, until he passed away in 2010. Ferne was self-educated in the art of braiding rugs, antique dealings, doll costume designing and was a savvy financial investor. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she loved boiled Maine lobster, which was her granddaughter’s favorite too. She was a spirited woman, whose love for dolls/costumes brought her hours of enjoyment and countless friends from all over the world. All her friends and family members will surely miss this beautiful green-eyed southern belle. Our loss is certainly heaven’s gain. Ferne’s long life passion was her doll collection. Therefore, in 1967 she joined the Boston Study Doll Club affiliated with the United Federation of Doll Club and was a member of the Doll Collectors of America in New Hampshire too. In 1974, she moved to Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts and helped create the Cape Cod Doll Club, even serving as President from 1986-1988. She was known in New England and Oklahoma as a doll costumer. All her dolls were exquisitely dressed with attention to every detail. The majority of her competition ribbons were for her 1st place Jumeau’s, which was her favorite category of dolls. A special thank you for the endless support from Renee Holladay, Gene Roblyer, Mike Wright, Gary Wright, Eileen Niles, Mac & Churn Olyer,Jimmy Roblyer, Debbie Swanson-Brooks and Cindy (her hair dresser) during the final years of her life. All, Unfortunately and sadly, the Young family, Jade, Jillian, and Craig from Massachusetts will Not be attending the formal funeral of Lillian Ferne` Burris, our beloved Mother and Grandmother, this Friday February 21, 2020. Due to a ongoing health issue with one of our family members we are unable at this time to fly to Oklahoma for her services. We, along with our Mother's wishes and Wilson's Funeral have done our best to plan the funeral our Mother wanted.Our Family hopes the Roblyer Family from the area are able to attend and pay your last respects to our Mother.Jade, Jillian and Craig will visit our Mother's gravesite in the near future as health concerns allow. We will at that time pay our personal final respects to our beloved Mother/Grandmother.We miss and love our extended Roblyer Family! Sincerely, Jade, Jillian and Craig

Lillian Ferne' Burris

May 14, 1927 - February 12, 2020