Elizabeth Burn Obituary

Elizabeth McHatton Burn, 103, formerly of Louisville, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Elizabethtown. She was a retired secretary at Fern Creek Elementary School and Bates Elementary School, the old-est living member of Beulah Presbyterian Church and a member of Fern Creek Woman's Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Richard W. Burn; a son, Richard A. Burn; and siblings Eugenia, Louis, and Charles McHatton. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Ann Burn, with whom she lived; two nieces, Barbara Stivers (Bruce) and Kittye Sullivan (Mark); and a nephew, James McHatton (Becky). Her funeral is 11a.m. Thursday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, in Louisville. Burial follows in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation is 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial gifts can be made to her church memorial fund or WHAS Crusade for Children c/o Fern Creek Fire Department, in memory of the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Burn.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2013.

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Martha Ann: Sorry to hear of your Mother's death; we went bac along way.
I was even closer to your Dad (Richard)
Very close to your whole family..glad she went peacefully....
Tom Copeland

January 28, 2013

Martha,
Don and I are saddened to learn of Elizabeth's passing. She had such an indomitable spirit and was always smiling. She was such a special lady.
Your kindness to her was ever apparent. God bless you both.
Betty Lou Williams

January 28, 2013

Martha, I was sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was certainly a strong individual who enjoyed living life's experiences to the utmost. Remember the good times. With sympathy, Beverly Heady.

January 27, 2013

Martha, am sad to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Connie Hughes

January 23, 2013

Martha, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I so enjoyed being your table mates on the cruise last January. You have my deepest sympathy.

Joyce Brill

January 23, 2013

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