Mary Frances (Wilhoit) Burgner

Fran Burgner, age 79, of the Milligan College community, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many.Fran was born March 19, 1940, in Greene County, TN, to the late Hugh C. and Marie Brown Wilhoit. Fran graduated from Chuckey High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Steed College. She previously worked at ET & WNC Transportation Co. and Growers Co-Op Tobacco Warehouse, and volunteered her time as treasurer for the West Carter County Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years. She played the piano and organ for several churches over the years and attended Milligan Freewill Baptist Church.Fran is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard N. Burgner, two sons: Neil Burgner (Jenny) and Dr. Gerald Burgner (Rebecca), brother- and sister-in-law Cecil and Frances Burgner, special cousins Ben Patton, Karen Patton, Helen Potter, and Robert “Bob” Patton, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.A very special thanks to the medical staff at Johnson City Medical Center and Johnson City Internal Medicine, and especially the care provided by Hermitage Health and Rehabilitation Center. The family is very thankful for the support and visits of the many friends who assisted them during Fran’s brief illness.A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 23, 2019, with Rev. Mark Street officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Carter County Fire Department, P.O. Box 31, Milligan College, TN 37682 in memory of Fran Burgner.Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Woodall-Anderson & Dugger Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245favorite_border Donations PledgesRead Obituary