She was the widow of Elza Lee Burns, a homemaker and was a member of Portland Baptist Church. She was a wife and mother first, always devoted to her family and loved her grandchildren unconditionally. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening and loved cooking fish for her family and friends. She was greatly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Chase Burns; a great-great-grandchild, Brad Lee "Trey" Burns, III; a daughter-in-law, Susan C. Burns; three brothers, Zan Pierce, Sr., John Pierce and Henry Pierce; and one sister, Jewel Cooper.
Survivors include three sons, Roy L. Burns and wife Aleta of Bastrop, LA, Ronald W. Burns of Pine Bluff and Jimmy Don Burns and wife Beverly of Hector; six grandchildren, Lindsey Burns Murry and husband Heath of Marion, LA, Jami Grove of Cherokee Village, Shannon Burns of Dumas, Brad Burns and wife Michele of Newport and Eric Burns and wife Amy of Atkins; fourteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Tipton Pugh
Portland, AR Tuesday, November 27, 2018 My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have many memories of my visits with Mrs. Burns. She was a very interesting person.Beverly Cokley
Dermott, AR Monday, November 26, 2018 She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. I have known her since I was a small child in Jerome, and later on whenshe lived in Portland. She and Elsalee were fine, fine people, as I am sure their extended family is also.My deepest sympathies to the Burns family.
Sheila Montgomery McGowen
Bastrop, LA Thursday, November 22, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Burns as someone who always treated me so kindly. I will be praying for your whole family during this sad time.Beth Deville
Bastrop, LA Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Roy and Aleta, LindsayI am sorry for the lose of your Mother and Grandmother.
She had a long and beautiful life and know she will be missed by all her family and friends.
Love, Beth.
Phil and Doris Amy
Kingwood, TX Wednesday, November 21, 2018 So sorry for your loss, the Burns family will be in our thoughts and prayers!Jerry Selby
Portland, AR Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Great lady. It was a blessing to know her, my prayers are with the family.