Obituary from The Tennessean

BURNETT, Frances V. Age 90 of Brentwood. August 9, 2008. Mrs. Burnett was preceded in death by her parents, Van and Viola Brent; husband, Thomas Lee Burnett; daughter, Venita G. Burnett; brothers, James and Ed Brent; sister, Wilhelmina Dyer. She is survived by sons, Ranse L. Burnett (Gloria) and Larry M. Burnett (Elizabeth); brothers, Van Brent Jr., Arlis and William Brent; sisters, Adelaide Freeman, Ruth Freeman, Ocye Harden and Melrose Johnson; grandsons, Larry (Laura), Bobby (Bonita) and Madison (Dawn) Burnett; granddaughters, Mary Beth (Roddy) Blevins and Rebecca (Stan) Lee. Mrs. Burnett was a lifetime member of Smith Springs Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall with Rev. Earl Daniel officiating. Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Honorable Pallbearers include Deacons of Smith Springs Baptist Church.
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Tennessee County Marriages 1790-1950

Thomas Lee Burnett married Frances Brent on 8 April 1934 in Rutherford CO TN
Solemnized by E W. Waldron J.P.
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Father and Mother of Frances Virginia Burnett, Van E Brent married Viola Castleman on 23 November 1913 in Davidson CO TN.

1920 Murfreesboro Rd, Dist 2 Davidson CO TN, Van Brent, age 28, Viola, age 27, Jams, age 5, Edwin, age 4, Wilimena, age 3, Francis, age 2, Van Jr., age 1. Van is a Farmer.
1930 Smith Springs Rd., Dist 2, Davidson CO TN, V E Brent, age39, Vola, age 35, James, age 15, Edward, age 14, Wilhelmia, age 13, Frances, age 11, Van, age 10, Adelaide, age 7, Melrse, age 4, Ruth, age l. Van is Salesman in Clothing Store.
1940 Smith Springs Rd., , Davidson CO TN, Van E Brent, age 50, Viola C, age 45, E Adelaid, age 17, Melrose J, age 14, Ruth C, age 11,Ocye M, age 8, Arlis A, age 3. Van is Stone Mason in Rock Construction.
1950 Davidson CO TN, Van C Brent, age 62, Viola C, age 55, Osie M, age 18, Arlis, age 13, Billy W, age 9/ Van is Maintenance in Drive In Theater.