Ada Coree " Sissy" Loftin

1941 ∼ 2022

Ada Coree " Sissy" Loftin, of Saratoga, beloved mother, grandmother and loving Wife passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at Kountze Nursing Center. She was born December 6, 1941 in Thicket, TX to parents Willie Price Burnett and Dovie Margaret Rhodes. She had resided in Saratoga for 63 years and had worked for West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District for many years as Cafeteria Staff. Sissy was a member of First Baptist Church of Saratoga.

Sissy is preceded in death by her parents, W.P. and Dovie Burnett; brothers, Jimmy and Jessie Dale Burnett; sisters, Bessie Hudgins, Sabrina Kay Burnett and son-in-law, Elton Williams. Great granddaughter, Caringtin Mosley; brother-in-laws, Norman Stewart, Slim Hudgins, Ray Bailey, and Jimmy Wayne Love. Father and Mother in law, Elmer and Ruby Loftin; brother-in-law, Archie Cotten.

Those left to cherish her memory are; husband of 63 years Elmer Ray Loftin of Saratoga; son, Elmer " Sam" Loftin and wife Kathy of Saratoga; daughters, Tammy Williams of Sour Lake, Connie Lindsey and husband Bob of Thicket. Brothers, Willie P. Burnett and wife Pat of Zavalla; Marvin Burnett and wife Brenda of Kountze; Larry Burnett and wife Becky of Votaw; T.R. " Nonnie" Burnett and wife Jeanie of Segno; Jack C. Burnett and wife Jessica of Kountze, Howard " Rip" Burnett and wife Sherry of Batson.  Sisters, Bobbie Stewart of Votaw; Dovie " Bitsy" Bates and husband Ralph of Colmesneil; Nell Bailey of Votaw; Melonie Vanya and husband Kevin of Votaw. Grandchildren, Amy Williams, Josh Williams and wife Kayla, Raymond Loftin and wife Emily, Brandye Loftin, Katie Shroff and husband Michael, Mike Lindsey and wife Brandee, Mark Lindsey and wife Leona, Chris Lindsey and wife Becky, David Lindsey and wife Josie, and 18 great- grandchildren.

A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday December 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church of Saratoga, with Reverend Frank Aragon and Harry Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston TX.

Honoring Sissy Loftin as pallbearers will be Mike Lindsey, Mark Lindsey, Chris Lindsey, David Lindsey, Josh Williams, Raymond Loftin. Honorary pallbearers are Jake Swor, Luke Williams, Lance Mosley, Coleman Lindsey, Korbin Lindsey, Jake Lindsey.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday December 5, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Saratoga from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

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Anonymous January 19, 2023
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Jean (Rhodes) Wood December 6, 2022
Sis was such a sweet, precious lady. She always had a beautiful smile for you, and a big hug!! She reminded me so much of her Mom, my sweet Aunt Dovie and our Big Momma Rhodes. Such great memories. She will be missed by so many.
Betty Brown December 6, 2022
What a Precious Lady! The Joy and Peace of the Lord just flowed from her when she smiled. Read Isaiah 57:1-2 "...the Righteous are taken away from the evil to come." Pray that is a comfort to each of you. She and her family bring back wonderful memories. Love and Prayers
Michael, Katie, Ellowyn And Audrey December 5, 2022
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Rosetta Nivens December 5, 2022
This was one of the sweetest women that I have ever met. She made a huge impact on my life. She will be missed by many! Prayers going out to all the family and friends! Rest in Peace Sissy! You were one of a kind! I will miss you a lot!
Judy Denny December 5, 2022
Sissy was a joy to be with, so much like her mom and our grandmother.
Valerie Davis December 5, 2022
Absolutely the most precious lady ever. We enjoyed over the years visiting with her and Uncle Bubba. So many wonderful memories of her. We love you Aunt Sissie. Our prayers are with all of you. Love, Orville and Valerie
John And Judy Bean December 4, 2022
Sissy was such a sweet, sweet lady who always had a smile to share with others. Even at the end of her workday, she seemed to have such a good attitude and that sweet smile. She will certainly be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for all of Sissy's family. So sorry for your loss.
Melissa Alexander (Rhodes) December 4, 2022
Q: What will you never forget about Ada? A: Many of summers shuckin corn and peas. I haven't seen her in year but as a child I can remember going to her house. Her absolutely beautiful smile and the sweetest lady I've ever met.
Mellisa Guillote December 4, 2022
A very sweet kind lady, you will be missed.
Richard & Nola Holland December 4, 2022
Connie, we’re sorry for your loss, just know you’re in our thoughts and prayers . Richard & Nola Holland
Barney And Joan Gandy December 4, 2022
Ada Coree " Sissy" Loftin