Winnie Viola Cook Burnett
Winnie Viola Burnett was the 4th child of John Robert Cook and the 4th child born to Mary Elizabeth Nixon. Winnie Viola was born 25 Aug 1898 in Clairette, Erath County, Texas when Albert Franklin was 6 years old, Emily Ethel was 3 years old and Joseph Aldon (Bud) was 1 year old. Winnie Viola married John W. Burnett on ??? at the age of ???. . Winnie Viola died 8 Apr 1978 at the age of 80.
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Aunt Winnie collected salt and pepper shakers from all over the world. She had hundreds of them! She was known for her turnovers and as an excellent cook. Her hospitality was famous among family members.
Winnie as a young woman.
John and Winnie with children John and Iris.
Winnie & John's tombstone:
References
Last data update: Aug 20, 2025
Find A Grave internet website for grave markers, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163473666/winnie_v-burnett Citation post date: 2025-08-20
Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Linda (Williamson) Rainey, Citation post date: 2006-07-13
Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Mary Lounell (Cook) Robinson, Citation post date: 2006-09-08