Mary Burton was born April 10, 1939, to the late Frank and Olga Burton. She departed this life on July 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her siblings John, Carl, Frank, Elsie, Joann, and she leaves behind 1 brother Charles E. Burton to mourn her.

Mary was born and raised in the East End of Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Quarter Tech High School. At a early age Mary became a member at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She started working at Western Hill Country Club at the age of 19 as a salad attendant. She worked her way up to become the head bartender located on the bottom floor by the golf course inside the country club. After retirement she started her own business and became a daycare provider. She was the life of the party and had a laugh that would make anyone smile. She enjoyed traveling, listening to music,  dancing, and watching SVU Law & AMP Order. Words can't describe who she was as a person, she was the backbone of our family. She was feisty, affectionate, caring, beautiful hearted,  refreshing, wise, and funny.

Mary united in marriage to the late Wilson Lisembee Jr and had two children Carrie Ann Smith (Tyrone), Wilson Lisembee III (Shirley). She later met Albert Harris (David, Mike, Felice), whom she lived with and raised their children together. They also had extended children Robert Lee Edwards, Jacqueline Lisembee, Delorise Penton (Nick), William Jones (Tersa). She leaves behind 27  Grandchildren, 77 great-great- grandchildren, abundance of great-great-great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Burton family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.