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Clay BURNS Obituary

BURNS, Clay S.

CLAY S. BURNS, age 93, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and formerly of Springfield, passed away on April 21, 2021. She was born in Hardy, Kentucky, on December 15, 1927,

daughter of the late George and Nellie (McGlothlin) Shelton.

Survivors include two children, Susan and Mark Burns: siblings, Judith (Robert) Lehner, Dennis (Bette) Shelton and Rick

(Haven) Shelton, along with many nieces and nephews. Clay was preceded in death by her Husband, Max H. Burns in 1982; siblings, Howard (Dorothy) Shelton, Agnes (Jack) Sellards,

Frieda (Woody) Womack, Ellouise (Dennis) Knutson, Mary (Bruce) Hicks, Glada (Jack) Bull, Kelly (Pat) Shelton, Eddie (Joan) Shelton.

Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 1-2pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where a service will follow at 2pm. She will be inurned at Ferncliff Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting www.littletonandrue.com.



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Published by Springfield News Sun on Apr. 25, 2021.

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Lunda Graham

April 29, 2021

My sincerest condolences to you both on the death of your mother. She was a lovely, kind woman who, along with your father, always made me feel welcome and comfortable in your home. I’m certain you will miss her.

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Debbie Weston

April 23, 2021

We all loved and respected Clay one of a kind this world will not see again she is was the Best always looked out for us and our boys Great Memories and will always treasure her in our hearts God Bless her and kids and family lov ya Clay

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