Agnes C. Logan, 86, of Parkville, Mo., died peacefully on May 10, 2021, at Saint Luke’s Hospital after a brief hospitalization.
She was born to Charles and Opal Burnfin on Oct. 25, 1934, near Cross Timbers, Mo. She attended several elementary schools and graduated from La Tour High School in 1952, where she was valedictorian in a class of two.
She graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1955 and began teaching in the Park Hill school district that fall. She taught second grade at Southeast Elementary for nine years and later taught as a substitute for many years.
It was at Park Hill that she met Francis E. Logan, who was working in maintenance at the school and later taught industrial arts. They were united in marriage on June 15, 1963. They had four daughters.
Agnes was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. She loved flowers, gardening and quilting. She sewed many clothes for her children when they were growing up, many of matching fabric, and sometimes including an outfit for herself.
She is survived by her husband, Francis E. Logan of Parkville, Mo.; daughters Patty Logan (Doug Cochran) of Leawood, Kan.; Rita (Rick) Seger of Eureka Springs, Ark.; Nita (David) Barchus of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; and Nancy (Tim) Anderson of Lincoln, Neb.; grandchildren Calvin, Sal and George Cochran; brothers Roy Burnfin of Lincoln, Mo.; Tom Burnfin of Holden, Mo.; Ray Burnfin of LaFayette, Ga.; and Ron Burnfin of Holden, Mo.; Tim’s daughter, Leah (Scott) Stanton and their children, Ben and Lucy, of Reston, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by brothers Johnny and Mearl Jasper Burnfin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, at Park Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery east of Harrisonville, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Harvesters Community Food Network or Park Hill Baptist Church.
Memories of Agnes and condolences may be shared online at Meyersfuneralchapel.com.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all the family
Wishing you smiles amid the tears as you remember happy times with your loyal companion, mother, sister, aunt and friend. We have wonderful memories of Aunt Agnes and we are certain she lived a long and wonderful life to be proud of.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of my Aunt Agnes. Agnes always had the time to speak with you and when she did her words were filled with kindness and joy. Enjoyed sharing about her girls, she was so proud. Sending prayers to Uncle Francis, Patty, Rita, Nita, Nancy and family. May you find strength and peace during this difficult time.
Aunt Agnes was one of my most favorite people growing up. I was born on her 20th birthday and since she was born into a family of all boys, she took me under her wing, as partly her own. I loved opening packages she mailed to me, filled with pretty little girl dresses. She taught the 2nd grade and I wanted so badly for her to be my teacher. She was perfect to me in every way.
When I was a school girl, getting a letter from my Aunt Agnes was always a highlight for me. I longed all the whole year through for Summer to get here, so I could go see her. I’m sure I aggravated her to pieces wanting her to ‘make things’ with me. She would bring home, to Grandma’s, arts and crafts she had done with her class…..of course we would have to round up supplies and she would have to make them with me….Bless her. She might have been exasperated (I would have been) but we did them. I was one happy little girl.
I have the fondest memories of Aunt Agnes, She brought joy to my childhood in a way no one else could have.
I was saddened to hear of her passing, but knowing all the loved ones waiting for her…Grandma and Grandpa, her two brothers ~Johnny and Daddy, a baby sister and her grandparents…. all waiting and longing for her, makes her home going easier. They are all thrilled today she is with them. Hearing she slipped away, like going to sleep , was precious to me…. we all should be so blessed.
“By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him and lies down to pleasant dreams.”
William Cullen Bryant ~ Thanatopsis
I cherish her memory…..
My condolences and love to Uncle Francis, Patty, Rita, Nita, Nancy……and family
I did not get to spend as much time as I would have liked with her, but the years I have been in the family have many sweet and wonderful memories. She will be greatly missed. I will continue to lift the family up in my prayers.
Heartfelt sympathy to the family of my Aunt Agnes. Agnes always had time to speak with you. Her words were filled with kindness and joy. She loved to share about her girls., she was so proud. May you find strength and peace during this difficult time
Sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort, strength and peace as you go thru this difficult time.
Francis I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. I see that you have a beautiful family to support you. Take Care.
Harriet Bell
So sorry for your loss. I knew her as Francis’ wife and mother to the girls.
Francis
Our deepest sympathy from Edna and I.
Sending love and prayers to you all,
Leah, Scott, Ben & Lucy
I am sorry for your loss. I have great regard for your family.
Our family was saddened by the loss of Agnes. She touched our lives with her kindness and laughter and will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
God be with you
Art, Libby, Martin & Nick
Wayne and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne and Sandy Ruppert
Kurt and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you, Nancy, and your family. We did not know your mother but we knew of her and what we knew of her was spectacular. Such a person will be sorely missed but also fondly remembered. We are thinking of you now and in the coming weeks and months.
So very sorry for the loss of Agnes. She and Frank have been a part of our SERC Physical Therapy family for many years. They are family to all of us here. Agnes’s family now have a special guardian angel to watch over them until they are all reunited. Every time Agnes left our clinic, she would say “too-da loo” and it made me smile as I said it back to her. I will miss her coming in. Her whole family are in my prayers. One last time..”too-da loo” Agnes. Rest easy now.
So sorry to hear about your wife, If you every need help with anything please call
your one of the great teachers Mr. Logan
Dave Mckahan
To the Logan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of Agnes. She was a lovely lady and a great teacher. My sympathy to you, Francis, and your family.
So Sorry to hear of Agnes’ passing. She will be missed. My prayers are with all of the family. My the Lord be with you.
Francis
My sincere condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts.
To Francis and daughters, I was so sorry to hear of Agnes’s death. I will be thinking of all of you in the next few days as you mourn her loss. We often talked and laughed about raising all girls. She was a lovely lady.
Joy Ann & I send Condolences and Sympathy. We are so sorry to hear of Agnes passing. We will miss her and the times we had together. Our prayers are with you and the girls.
My great grampa was joe Burnfin Charlie Burnfins brother, I wish I got to meet this side of the family. I’m soo sorry for all my families loss . Please call , text, FaceTime, your loved ones as often as you can, it’s the most loving thing you can do to celebrate our families lives.
I have fond memories of Miss Burnfin as she was my second grade teacher. She made my valentines box for me and brought it to the house as I was sick that day. She made school fun and I remember her getting married. May all your memories bring you joy. Patty Dalke Bing