Meredith Lew Burton

The world lost a very dear and special soul in the passing of Meredith Lew (Kohnen) Burton on June 22, 2025 at the age of 81. The Lord will enjoy and cherish her as we did these many years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She waged a valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis for over 50 years. She was an incredibly strong, courageous and loving woman whose love of family was all consuming. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lew and Sylvia (Stein) Kohnen. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband David of 57 years, her loving children, Matthew David Burton (Kathy), grandchildren Turner, Zoe, daughter Elizabeth Marie Carlson (Glenn), grandchildren Taylor and Paige and daughter Anne Meredith Terry (Billy) grandchild Sylvia.

Meredith was born on January 21, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio and spent the first four years of her life living in Georgetown, Ohio where her mother and father owned a Franklin Five and Dime Store and then built and operated a hotel. At the age of four the family moved to Bond Hill, Cincinnati and later moved into a new home in College Hill where she attended St. Vivian’s parish grade school. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1962. After graduating from a business school, she went to work at General Electric

where she met the love of her life, David Burton. They were married on December 30, 1967. After taking time off to raise her children, she took a job with Procter & Gamble where she retired in 2014 after 22 years of service. During her child rearing years, she was involved in many aspects of Saint Bartholomew Church and the Church School her children attended. She served on Saint Bartholomew’s parish council and school board and was president of the PTA. She was also involved with Catholic Women of Cincinnati for many years. She served on the CWC board for five years and was President of that organization in 1977 and 1978.

She was blessed with a loving family and many friends and will be missed in the lives of all who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 2nd at 10:00 AM at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 followed by a reception at the Maple Manor in Maple Knoll Village, 600 Maple Trace Dr, Springfield, OH 45246. Donations would be appreciated to the National MS Society or Hospice of Cincinnati. Online condolences can be left at www.hodappfuneralhome.com.