Joe Ann Burton

Memorial services for Joe Ann Burton, 81, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John W. Greene officiating. A private family burial will be at Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Joe Ann was born May 25, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late Audrey Louise (Williams) and Lawrence Chester Brown, and died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in a local hospice facility.

Joe Ann had resided in Lufkin 53 years. She worked as a mortgage loan officer for 28 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and adored her faithful companion, Murphy, her Schnauzer. A passionate master gardener, Joe Ann was an active member of the Pine Tree Garden Club, serving as president from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she cherished her time spent in a book club, traveling and dancing with her husband, and attending events organized by the Angelina Art Alliance. Joe Ann was also a devoted member of Harmony Hill Baptist Church, where she actively participated in the Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study group.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Steven Schnedler of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Jill Burton of Mountain Home, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Lee Slaughter of Lufkin; grandchildren and spouses, Sydney and Clay Smithhart, Jordan and Riley Ellington, Heather and Clay Maxey, and Erik Stewart; sister, Brenda Bacon of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and a number of great-grandchildren and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edgar Burton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 1504 S. Frank Avenue, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.