Dianne Louise Burnett
January 17, 1946 – January 13, 2022
Dianne Louise Burnett of Dunedin, Florida went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022, with her loving husband and daughter by her side.
Dianne was born on January 17, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia to Mabel and Russell Harper. Later, her siblings Russell Jr. and Kenneth were born. As a career military family, they were based in Germany and the Panama Canal before settling in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1961.
Dianne attended Northeast High School where she met her high school sweetheart and love of her life James R. Burnett while in the 10th grade. Transferred in the 11th grade and graduated from Boca Ciega High School. Dianne and Jim married in 1967 and lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, Las Cruces, New Mexico and later Dunedin, Florida.
Dianne was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is known for always serving others before herself. She is famous among those who know her for her baking, especially chocolate cupcakes from Heaven, sweet tea and her stunning flower arrangements! She truly lived to love her family!
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents Mabel and Russell Harper; youngest brother Kenneth Harper; father and mother-in-law Fred and Lucille Burnett; nephew Russ Harper III; and brother-in-law Fred Burkhart.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years James R. Burnett; daughter Pamela (Robert) Smith; brother Russ (Peggy) Harper; sisters-in-law Sandy Burkhart and Tammie (Hal) Brewer; grandchildren Joshua Smith, Mary Smith, Abby (Dan) Gili, and Bert Smith; great grandchildren Gentry Gili and Ella Gili; and niece Denise McCanless.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Mission City Church on Sunday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m at Mission City Church 801 Seminole Blvd., Largo, FL 33770. Extra seating for social distancing available in the rear of the church.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Pat Kavanagh at https://my.fca.org/patrickkavanagh or Mission City Church at https://missioncitychurch.com/give.
My heart is so heavy with sadness especially for her family. May many sweet memories of her love, laughter & fun help comfort you through this very difficult time.
I will miss her so much!
Love always Tammie & Hal
Dear Jim & Family,
My deepest condolence’s to you and your family. Losing a loved one is so difficult.
What a beautiful angel Heaven has gained. May our Lord surround her family with His unending love and comfort. God bless you all
Pam, Jim and Robert,
Praying for you and your entire family. Dianne was such an incredibly kind woman. Since I met her in the 9th or 10th grade with Pam as a great friend, she was always so great and felt like having another “mom” in my life.
I am incredibly humbled to help do her “going home” service.
God Bless, Pat and Stacey Kavanagh
My family wishes to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dianne. My her memory be a blessing.