Elyse Mae (Stevenson) Burney, 85

GEORGETOWN - Elyse Mae (Stevenson) Burney of Georgetown died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at the Genesis facility, Milford, after a lengthy illness. She was 85.

Elyse was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Ellendale, to the late Charles E. Sr. and Mary E. Hoxter Stevenson.

During her working career, she was employed as a teacher's aide at the H.O. Brittingham School, Milton.

Elyse was a member of Prospect AME Church, Georgetown, where she served on the choir and missionary society.

She is survived by one brother, Howard C. "Hobby" Stevenson; and one sister, Primose E. Sturgis, both of Milton.

Services will be noon Saturday at the Prospect AME Church, Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior to services.

The Rev. Irvin Williams will officiate.

Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services.