Service Details
The Homegoing Service for Carolyn will be held in Draeger-Langendorf on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5:00PM. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00PM until the time of service.
Carolyn Jean Burriel, who was known to most, as “Boonie,” passed away on Sunday August 27th, 2023.
Carolyn was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 14, 1971, to the late Wallace “Bud” Lawhorn and Bernice Whitehead. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Gateway Technical College and most recently worked for Killarney Kourt of Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Carolyn was united in marriage to Kelley Burriel on December 18, 2010.
Boonie loved her family and was a Matriarch of the family. She gave love and support to many, never asking anything in return. She loved to travel and even playing the slot machines every now and then. She loved her profession and has taken care of many people over the years, with dignity and respect. She was strong. She will truly be missed.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her husband Kelley Burriel; one daughter, Nitasha Whitehead; grandchildren, Carmarion King and Serenity Whitehead of Racine, Wisconsin; siblings, Faye Brown, Michael Shepard, Brenda Whitehead and Terrel Lawhorn of Racine, Wisconsin, Larry Whitehead of Anchorage, Alaska and Luther Whitehead of St. Paul, Minnesota; Honorary brother Robert Petty, and honorary sisters, Wileen Sims, Pearl Petty, Vanessa Petty, Victoria Petty, Veronica Hill, Shalanda Bell, Sherine Meeks, Jacqueline Brown, Jacqueline Shepard, and Tonya Terrell; special cousin, Lakazia Ellis; Godchildren Eric Robinson Jr. and Erica Robinson; Carolyn is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Carolyn was preceded in death by both parents, nephew Deris Reeves, brother Billy Petty Sr., sisters, Gladys Sanders “Brenda Petty”, Theresa Hawkins, Aunts Dorothy Fikes, Mary Shepard, and Cousin Tiffany Lyte
Pallbearers: Michael Shepard, Roy Anderson, Kayonta Shepard, Eric Robinson Jr. Billy Petty Jr., Kelley Burriel
Dorothy Akins says
RIH ❤️🙏 when I first heard about this my best friend from way back I’m 😭 still hurting 💔 RIH Bonnie
Chantel Jackson says
You will truly missed rest easy my friend 💝
Sielethia Munger says
Sorry for your loss I’m praying for the family
Carolyn Upchurch McInnis says
RIP Carolyn aka Boonie loss for words , you were taken to soon and you will be missed.💔
Collete Williams and Family says
My condolences to the Burriel Family. May God comfort you in your time of loss.
Dadra Lockridge says
My condolences and prayers go out for the family. RIP Boonie.
Stacey Moore says
Condolences to the family
D Love and Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers to Burriel Brown Shepherd and Petty Family
Sonja Cartwright says
Boonie you were one of the nicest friends I’ve had and thank you for being the person that you were. Rest on.
Lesileprather says
Truly missed you the first time I meet you at prospect heights was a true friend rest in peace!!!
Maureen Burke says
So stunned and saddened to hear this! Carolyn was an amazing nurse and friend. She gave so much and will be missed ❤️
Sheila N Grandy says
My condolences to the family of Carolyn, may God comfort you all during this time
Deniseon King says
May God comfort and strengthen each of you this day and days to come. Rest on Boonie.
Toni Holton says
No I love you
Brenda Allen says
Deepest condolences 🙏