Tharen B. (Shacklett) Burris, 94, of Jasonville, IN, passed away at 4:25 P.M. Thursday, June 3, 2021 in Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana. She was born July 3, 1926 in Howesville, Indiana to Jesse Shacklett and Georgia (Rumple) Shacklett.

Tharen married John R. Burris on September 28, 1947, he passed away on September 21, 2015.

Survivors include her children, Kathy S Wilson (Chris), of Evansville, IN; granddaughter, Kristen Burkett (Jeremy) of Terre Haute, IN; brother-in-law, William Burris (Carmon) of Avon, IN; and several nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, James H.Haley; brother, Russell Shacklett; sisters, Wanda McBride and Virginia Jaskowiak.

She worked at Glen & Flossie’s jewelry store, NWSC before becoming a home maker. She was a member of Jasonville Assembly of God church. Tharen also helped found Corner Stone Church in Switz City, IN and Lyons Community Church in Lyons, IN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, IN, In keeping with Tharen’s wishes cremation is scheduled with services to be held at a later date.