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Barbara J. Burns

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Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons Funeral Home

951 S. Preston Street

Louisville, Kentucky

Barbara Burns Obituary

Name: Visitation for Barbara J. Burns
Start: 2016-05-17T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-17T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Evangel World Prayer Center

Burns, Barbara J.,

82, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016.

She is survived by her loving husband, Tommie L. Burns, Jr.; four children: Juan Burns (Deborah), Eric Burns (Theresa), Charita Gresham (Hiram) and Rhe'Shea Burns; nine grandchildren; 11 1/2 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will begin at 10 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 followed by funeral at noon at Evangel World Prayer Center, 5400 Minors Lane. Interment: Green Meadows Cemetery. Professional services by Rodgers-Awkard & Lyons, 951 So. Preston Street. EconomyWithDignity.com

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Published by Courier-Journal on May 15, 2016.

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27 Entries

May 24, 2016

I am so sorry to hear that Mrs. Barbara had passed. I had k a full knee replacement surgery in March 7, 2016. I am still recovering, but am doing good. I am sorry that I could not pay my respects to the family.
Be Blessed Darlene Long/Sherrod
Eric Sherrod

Tiffany Dobbins-Bridges

May 18, 2016

I was sad to hear of Mrs. Burn passing. She was such a sweet and loving person. I am so sorry for the family's loss. I will be praying for comfort for each one of you. May God bless you.

May 18, 2016

HELLO FAMILY I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I DID NOT KNOW, BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR U ALL.MAY AUNT BARBARA'S SOUL R.I.P.AN ANGEL WE R TRULY GONNA MISS. GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY. AUNT SUE, GERALD, SHELANDA, TAMMY, AND JIMMY. LOVE U ALL, THE SMITH FAMILY.

Warren Calhoun

May 17, 2016

I first met Mrs. Burns when I was still a young man in college. What I remember most was that she was very welcoming and gracious. There were a lot of kids in her house that day and it seemed as if I was one of them.

I went back to Louisville on business about 8 years later, and she was still as gracious then as she was on my first trip. I got a chance to meet the family and hang out with Juan at the skating rink both times I visited. I also remember the peaches on the tree in their back yard. They were so good! I had a great time during each visit, and Mrs. Burns played a part by just being easy to talk to. Talking to her was like talking to my own mom. It seemed that when we were at the skating rink she was was at the skating rink. When I was with Juan at her house she was there also. I guess moms seem to have the ability to be everywhere they are needed all at once.

Like I've already said it was just like being with my mom. Being welcoming and gracious are character traits that sometimes seem to be in short supply. When you see and feel those traits you know you are someplace special. I was then and I am still now grateful for the Louisville experience I had. Mrs. Burns was a fine ambassador for the city of Louisville and an excellent example of what a mother's spirit feels like when you need it most, like when you are a young man a long way from home. My condolences go out to the Burns family. My prayers are with all of you and please continue to stay strong. Juan, you are still a guy that I admire, and if you need a shoulder to lean on we are Bison strong here.

Gwendolyn Barker

May 17, 2016

Our condolences to the Burns family.
May God bless and comfort you now and always.
Gwen & JD

May 17, 2016

Dear Tommie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Please may I extend my condolences to you and your family during this terribly difficult time. I know that I have not seen you for many years but I heard the news and I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Best Regards,

Rebecca Barker Vest

May 17, 2016

Tommy
So sorry to hear of your wifes passing and please
Accept my condolences.
Sincerely
Rip Parks

Bruce Rowe

May 17, 2016

I never mat Mrs. Barbara J.Burns,tho i have work with a part of her, her children and i really enjoyed workin with them the Burns i mat r very nice people, so im sho the children had to get that from a great lovin mother i talked to Mr Burns one day he's nice as well i know how it feels to loose a mother from this world tho let me tell u something look around at yoself and yo bro & sister's she's still here. our cares From the Rowe family

Terry Carpenter

May 17, 2016

Am praying for the family of Barbara Burns who was always such a sweet and kind lady. I have fond memories of singing in the choir with her and Charita. I know that Mama Burns is leaving behind a great legacy of love and faith that will go on forever. That picture of her is a reminder of the Beautiful smile that she always wore.
God Bless The Family

Joyce Thomas and Debra Haskins, TCUCC

May 16, 2016

Mr. Tommie Burns, Shea and the Burns Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just lean on the Lord and He will carry you through!

Ruth Byrdsong

May 16, 2016

Mom lives on through her children. To God be the Glory.

Gene Mayfield

May 16, 2016

You will be greatly missed. God Bless you.

Jenny Armstrong

May 16, 2016

My condolences on the passing of Mrs. Burns. My family is keeping all of you in our prayers. May God embrace and comfort you during this difficult time in knowing she is resting in a better place.

Seola Barker

May 16, 2016

May God bless the Burns family at this difficult time

Sonny & Cynthia Long

May 16, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah Heady

May 16, 2016

Another Angel has gone home!!!! R.I.P Mrs. Burns. Praying for strength and comfort for the family... Charita keep your hand in God's hand and you will pull through...

Solomon Conley Jr.

May 16, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruth Byrdsong

May 16, 2016

To the the Burns family, sorry about your loss. You are in our prayers. May God continue to watch over each of you. Much love, Ruth and Dexter Byrdsong

May 16, 2016

To the Burns family,
May God bless, strengthen , and comfort you with His great love and fill you with joy with every precious memory of your sweet Mother.
Cheryl Gough

Jerry Gore

May 15, 2016

Dear Eric, may the Love of God continue to Bless and Keep you and your wonderful family today and in the years ahead. I send you my love and care, my friend. Jerry Gore

Jamye Sanders

May 15, 2016

Sis Barbara, her hugs, smile and laughter was always a BLESSING!

May 15, 2016

To the Burns Family,
Many thoughts of love and prayers for you today. Keep looking up, because your strength comes from the Lord. He will comfort you always....

Annie B.Long

James and Joy Hagan

May 15, 2016

We surely loved Mama Burns! I know she will be sorely missed. May God comfort the family and carry each of you through this difficult time. We love you all, and we know that there will be a wonderful reunion in heaven one day!

Mosezella Jones

May 15, 2016

Mrs. Burns, you were such a beautiful lady inside and outside. I will always love you.
Love,
Cookie

Kim Haddix-Fisher

May 15, 2016

God bless this wonderful lady. She was always such a nice person and I will never forget how nice she was to my daughter Maria when she was a little girl. Maria would never go to anyone or let them hold her but she let Barbara hold her and felt comfortable with her. Maria felt her warmth and good heart as I'm sure others did.

God Bless you and may you have the peace you have always deserved.

ernest mayfield

May 15, 2016

my condolences to the burns family

May 14, 2016

Mr. B

I don,t have any words that will take away the sorrow, but I want you to know that I care. Jesus walks among us, still bringing His peace to all who need it. May He be especially close.

Evern Bradley Bailey

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