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“Jackie and Randy, We are sorry for your loss. I know Carol will be missed. ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Tom and Donna Duve - MO

“Bob our sincere condo lenses to you and family,we have many fond memories of Clinton, I visit jack's grave when in town. I have a model 1956...Read More »
2 of 3 | Posted by: Jr&ronda Gunter - Tampa, FL

“Dear Bob, Jackie and Randy, We just found out yesterday about Carol's passing. You all have been so good to our family over the years it was...Read More »
3 of 3 | Posted by: Rhonda & Kas Carlson - Columbia, MO


Carol Ann Straw Burton, age 75, passed away November 23, 2011 at her home in Peoria, Arizona. She was born August 19, 1936 in Clinton, Missouri; the daughter of Willis Alva Straw and Kathryn Verlene Straw. On June 5, 1954 she was united in marriage to Robert Burton. He survives. Carol is also survived by a daughter Jackie Burton-Watson (Wade) in Peoria, AZ; one son Randy Burton (Deanna) of Flagstaff, AZ; two grandchildren Kendra Burton McQuire (Aaron) of Flagstaff, AZ and Seth Burton of Flagstaff, AZ; and two nephews Steven and Vernon Straw. She was preceded in death by her sister, brother, parents and one granddaughter. Carol was a graduate of Clinton High School. Robert and Carol moved to Columbia, MO, Austin, TX and then to Arizona. She was a member of the Columbia Sportsman Club with her husband. Carol was a homemaker, seamstress, loved snow skiing, bowling and playing golf. Memorial services will be held later in Clinton, MO. There will be a notice in the paper prior to the memorial. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com