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Ruth Ann Burns

1948 - 2020

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

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Metropolitan Funeral Home - Granby St.

7246 Granby St.

Norfolk, Virginia

Ruth Burns Obituary

Ruth Ann Burns, 71, passed away on May 6, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 19, 1948 to the late Ruth and John Pancoast. She is also predeceased by her sister, Barbara Reid. Ruth Ann received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hiram College and was a member of Tabernacle Church of Norfolk. She retired as a payroll clerk and did numerous volunteer activities. Ruth Ann leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Aymie Burns, Ellie Burns and Carrie Burns; son, Jesse Burns; sister, Linda Smith; grandchildren, IIaina Burns; Ian Burns, Ella Ventura, Alanna Ventura, Ashlyn Nearhood, William (Tommy) Nearhood, Jr., Nicholas Nearhood, Tallula Burns and Casey Burns. Services are to be determined for a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery, Bedford Heights, Ohio. Metropolitan, Granby is handling arrangements.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 21, 2020.
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I lived at pinewood gardens when Ruth and the kids where there, what a lovely family! She was a good mom and a sweet Christian woman, Im sorry we lost contact .she did a good job raising her kids, Gods grace to them

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May 8, 2021

Aymie, Ellie, Carrie & Jesse, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you much love.

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