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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lucia Woody
November 2, 2008
James and family,Anne and I were friends from first grade on. Through the years I have enjoyed seeing her on her visits home. She was gifted with a beautiful spirit, smart, sweet, loving, and filled with humor.
My heart goes out to each of you in this time ahead. May God hold you in his care and show his love to you greatly.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Lucia Woody
Betsy Kimmelshue
October 27, 2008
Dear Worth & All The Burns Family,
We were so saddened to hear about your Mother. She was a wonderful person - so caring and thoughtful. May God Bless & Comfort each of you.
All Our Love,
Betsy, David, & Chris Kimmelshue
The Guedri's (Jenny Codemo and Beth Delaney)
October 27, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herschel and Mary John Caldwell
October 27, 2008
Jim and Family,
Herschel and I send our condolences to you. Anne was a very dear person and we remember the great times we had with both of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cindy Self
October 27, 2008
To The Burns Family -
I am so sorry to learn today of Anne's passing. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are former Creekwood friends and a former PM employee with Jim.
Linda and Greg Ray
October 25, 2008
There are times in our lives when one doesn't know what to say. Growing up with Anne and Teresa, our families intertwined from an early age. All of us going through highs and lows as our family passes on.
To receive the word about Anne-It breaks our heart!
Jim, may God bless you, your children, and grandchildren. May His mercy find you and the whole family and caress you in His Hands.
We love you and weep for you and with you in this time of grief.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you!
Greg and Linda Ray
Joyce and Danny Payne
October 25, 2008
James, Elizabeth, Worth and David,
Words cannot describe the loss you must feel--we feel it too. Anne was a dear friend for many years and will be greatly missed. So sorry we were so far away when the accident occured. We will be in touch soon. You all remain in our prayers
Larry McKenzie
October 24, 2008
Jim –
It was with great sadness that I heard about your wife’s tragic accident. She will be greatly missed. Mel and I have enjoyed our friendship over the years and are saddened by your loss.
If there is ever anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Susan Droste
October 23, 2008
Jarrett & Elizabeth,
Matt told me yesterday about your mother's tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult loss. May God be by your side to help you with your grief.
Susan & Bill Droste (Bracey, VA)
PATRICIA BEVILACQUA
October 23, 2008
Jarrett, Liz and family,
I hope the love that surrounds you will help to bring you comfort and peace. My prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Mrs. B.
Charles and Cathy Davenport
October 22, 2008
Jim and family,
What a shock and tragedy. Cathy and I are here for you anytime you may need us. We will always cherish the times we spent together, especially going out to eat with Ed and Rosie on Uncle Phil. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with his everlasting love.
Charlie and Mary Ann Finch
October 22, 2008
Jim, Elizabeth,Worth and David:
You have been in our thoughts and prayers -- we both loved Anne and will remember all the good times we had together. She will always be in our hearts ... we love all of you.
Martha Beitner
October 22, 2008
To the Burns Family,
We send our sincerest sympathy in the loss of your Wife and Mother, especially to David who we know best.
The Beitners
Sharon Strong (Shotsie) Peple
October 22, 2008
Dear Burns Family,
Ned joins me in thanking you for the honor of being with you and your wonderful family during this time of grief and celebration (as the minister said at her service in Richmond on Monday). Yours is a unique and loving family. I keep expecting the next round of Maxine cartoons on the email that she used to send, along with the phone calls expressing her passion that she held for the current political campaign. Goodbye, my buddy and pal. You taught us how to love--all of us. As Billy Joel sings, "Only the good die young." You will be at all the future picnics with babies, daughters and grandmas. You'll be the flowers on the table and the music in the background and the laughter that will prevail in your honor. Much love to you, James, Elizabeth, Jarrett, Gray, and Mary Caroline; Worth, Katie, and Jake; and David and all the extended family.
Sam Turner
October 22, 2008
Dear James and family-
I had the distinct and enjoyable pleasure to work with your wife during her time as a teacher at Short Pump Middle School, and I have fond memories of her great "Carolina "accent and easy-going loving demeanor. I also remember the time and preparation both of you made to host our holiday gathering in your home. Hold fast to your times with her; she was a great person that made a positive impact in this school community, and on me.
Take Care,
Sam Turner
Marcialyn Ellis
October 22, 2008
Dear Burns Family,
I had the pleasure of knowing your Anne when she was a teacher at SPMS. She was always a bright spot when she entered a room and a very gracious lady. When I think of her I remember how kind she was to everyone how she cared about the children. She was a wonderful teacher and a lovely person.
Take care and let your memories keep you strong during this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Elbert
October 22, 2008
That beautiful smile of yours will always be
etched in my memory...your lasting legacy
will remain in the hearts of all the lives you
touched personally and professionally...
C.Elbert
Short Pump Middle-2008
Bobby Wellons
October 22, 2008
Jim, My thoughts and sympathy goes to you and your family during this period of sadness. Knowing you as I did through our work together, you appeared to be a man which labored no problems mainly to the fact that you possessed family and friends which loved and cared for you alot. That is a valuable and a rare legacy today. Take care and your concerns will be with me.
Kristin Goldman
October 22, 2008
Worth, we are so sorry for your tragic loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Kristin Goldman
Lisa Baltimore
October 22, 2008
Jarrett and the Burns family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Don and Lisa Eddington
October 21, 2008
Jim,
Please know that you and your family are in the hearts and prayers of many people at this time.
Jeanne Cameron Ray
October 21, 2008
Dear Burns Family, Wayne, and Teresa,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Anne. I had not kept in touch with her lately, but will always hold dear the memories of our good times during high school and beyond. May you all know that you are being lifted up during these days of sadness.
Claire Natt
October 21, 2008
Dear Teresa,
Bridget just sent me the notice of Anne's passing. I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic and unexpected loss. Having lost my only sister less than two years ago, I am feeling your great loss. Know that I am always here for you when and if you want to talk. Your Meredith friend forever, Claire in Roanoke
Caroline Bear
October 21, 2008
Dear Worth,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this truly difficult time.
With deepest sympathies,
Caroline
Gayle Hackney
October 21, 2008
James, My sincere sympathy to you
and your family. Anne was always
one of my favorites at Peace her
freshman year. I was a year older
and lived across the hall. I met you
when you brought her to Raleigh
several years ago to one of our
reunions. I will notify Peace.
Bridget McMinn
October 21, 2008
Dear Burns Family: All of Teresa's Meredith friends remember Anne with such great fondness as the big sister we all shared. Teresa, you are in our thoughts. Just call when you need a hug or anything day or night. love you, Bridget
W. Dan and Linda Andrews
October 21, 2008
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still may you find some comfort in the thought that others care. Our prayers are with the family during this time.
Tuck Percy
October 21, 2008
Worth,
Mark and I are thinking about you back at the office. We want to extend our condolences to you and your family. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. If we can help in anyway please let us know.
Kim (Onken) Giska
October 21, 2008
Elizabeth & Jarrett (and the rest of the Burns Family)~
I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of pain.
Robin Gaskins
October 20, 2008
Want to leave my deepest sympathy and wishes for brighter days.
Robin Ray Gaskins (Ocean Isle Beach, NC) Teresa's buddy from Tabor.........
George Butler
October 20, 2008
Worth,
I just heard today about your sudden and tragic loss. I don't even know what to say. I'm so sorry to hear about this terrible news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. I live out of state now but was in town and had dropped by Bon Air today for a visit. Would love to reconnect sometime (facebook?). -George Butler (James River HS, Class of 1996)
Nicole Socha-Coleman
October 20, 2008
I was so sad to hear about your mom. She was a mom-away-from home for me freshman year and I truly treasured that. My thoughts are with you all.
Rouse and Cindy Ivey
October 20, 2008
Jim, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Martin-Craig
October 20, 2008
Dear Burns family,
I was so shocked to hear of your loss. I just talked with Anne on Wednesday evening while having dinner out with my family. Anne was a wonderful lady and always talked so fondly of her family. She was so very proud of those cute grandchildren. May God Bless you all during this most difficult time.
Kaki Nelson
October 20, 2008
To all of Anne's family: I just heard about the tradedy of Anne's death late this afternoon. I can't tell you how much of an impact it has had on me. I first met Anne when she was running the fabric store on Buford Road in Bon Air, and was immediately impressed with her warmth and good humor. In the years since then, we seem to run into one another when shopping, and Anne was either with Worth and Katie or with Elizabeth and one of her babies. She was so outgoing, so interested in what was going on in my life, and always looked so happy to have that time with her kids. I know you will all miss her terribly. Please know that all of you are in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Robin Tallon
October 20, 2008
Jim, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. I am so very sorry my old friend. Regards, Robin.
Jody Overholser
October 20, 2008
My deepest sympathy tp you. Working with and knowing Anne was a joy. She was such a kind and sweet person. I hope your family with soon have all the fond memories you need to help you through this.
Richard and Margaret Ann Dameron
October 20, 2008
To all of you, we send our love and sympathy. We grieve with you at
Anne's passing. It was always a treat to get to visit with Anne and Teresa at The Todd House in Tabor City. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers through the days to come.
Terri Barker
October 20, 2008
Dear Jim, Elizabeth,Worth, and David,
So wish I could be there with you today. You know how much I love your mother(Anne). We will all miss her so much. Terri, Hink, Greg and Andrew.
Thomas Meadows
October 20, 2008
Jim and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and your family. I was hurt Saturday in a hunting accident and I could not be there but I wanted you to know that I care.
Pastor Jeremiah
Bob Page
October 20, 2008
Dear James, Elizabeth, Worth and David: Sally and I were stunned by this terrible news. You have all been continuously in our thoughts and prayers since then. I will never forget the summer of '71, when it seemed like all of the Burns and Page boys were getting married at the same time. Anne has left a wonderful legacy. We don't get to understand, on this side of the River Jordan, why these things happen -- but our faith tells us that God is aware when even a sparrow falls, so I am convinced that Annis in His care and keeping and that we all will see her again. Just know that you will remain in our love and concern. (Cousin) Bob and Sally Page. Raleigh, N. C.
Lisa Lafoon Lloyd
October 20, 2008
Jim,
I was so shocked to read about Anne's passing in today's paper. She was such a lovely person fondly thought of by Teresa's Meredith friends that came to know her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I have enjoyed visiting with her over the years at various Ag events.
Tricia Fernandez
October 20, 2008
Dear Burns Family,
Anne was a very kind colleague here at Short Pump Middle. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Rehberg
October 20, 2008
Jim - my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Gloria Cooper
October 20, 2008
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to your family during this very difficult time in your lives.
Anne was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Gloria, Blair and Raleigh Cooper
Pam Gordon
October 20, 2008
How fornunate I was the day your mom walked into my office to register Elizabeth at Robious. As the years passed, Worth and David entered my life. It was always so obvious what a loving mom she was. She always came to visit me about each of you and her love for her children always showed on her face. In return I knew how much all of you loved her. I feel so much for you at this time and I will be
here for you. Your mom was a role model for all moms.
Love,
Ms. Gordon
Danny Peek
October 20, 2008
Jim,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of great sadness.
Megan (Grow) McCourt
October 20, 2008
To the entire Burns family, my thoughts are with you during this tragic and difficult time.
Bissette Scott
October 20, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tripp Lewis
October 20, 2008
My condolences to all the family. Mrs. Burns was my 8th grade home economics teacher. I went back to Short Pump a time or two after I left just to visit with her. She was a wonderful woman with a bright smile. I feel blessed that I had an opportunity to know her. My heart goes out to you all
Judy Sarvis
October 20, 2008
James and family, I am so shaken and saddened by the unexpected loss of Anne. She was truly one of the finest people I have ever known. I don't have the words to tell you how my heart aches for all of you. My only comfort is knowing she is reunited with her parents whom I also admired and respected. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warren Hawthorne
October 20, 2008
Jim, I was speechless when I heard the horrible news. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers to get through this sad occassion. We have worked together throughout the years and I have always appreciated your interest in tobacco, your kindness, and your helpfulness. I am sure she is in God's hands. Bless you and your family.
Jim and Julia Whetstone
October 20, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Anne was a special lady to us,and she will be missed. We will pray for your comfort in the days to come.
Phoebe Dixon
October 20, 2008
My sincerest sympathies to all of Anne's family. You are all in my prayers as you grieve this great loss. Teresa-I know you are devastated and please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I will do anything I can for you. With love, Phoebe Dixon
Mickey Smith
October 20, 2008
Jim, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God be with you in this time of need. My prayers are with you all. A friend @ USDA, Tobacco Programs.
Meredith Hiemstra
October 20, 2008
Dear James, Elizabeth, Worth and David.
I loved your mom so much and will miss her so much. We have tons of great memories over the last 17 years. Best of all, our 3-generations picnic two weeks ago. How wonderful to see all of the babies, moms and grandma's together? The little ones will be what brings us strength. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Meredith, Jan and Amanda Hiemstra
Emily Hartman
October 19, 2008
Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time. My greatest sympathies as you say good bye to a lovely wife, mother, and grandmother.
Johnny Wiggins
October 19, 2008
Carlotta and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Johnny Wiggins
Billy Yeargin
October 19, 2008
To Jim and his family, my deepest sympathy and heartfelt love goes out to you. No one but God can heal....and He will.
My best to you all!!
Billy Yeargin
Stan & Cheryl Biconish
October 19, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Jim and the family
Nicole Socha Coleman
October 19, 2008
I am so saddened to hear about your family's loss. Your mom was my mom-away-from-home freshman year and that meant the world to me. My thoughts are with you.
Valerie Bryant
October 19, 2008
I have never known any woman more lovely, more kind, more graceful, nor more sincere than Anne Burns. When I think of her, I always think of a character from a Pat Conroy novel or someone from any Southern story about a woman who is strong and wise.
I think she would tell us today, "Fresh flowers, honey. If you add fresh flowers, the whole room will be happy!"
I hope you are surrounded by fresh flowers today, Anne. And to James and to Anne's children, may time and fond memories help you through this tragic time.
I loved Anne Burns and am a better person for knowing her.
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