Martha J. Burns

Martha Burns Obituary

BURNS Martha J. Burns, 79, of Sunbury, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Manor Care of Westerville. She was born October 13, 1928, in Columbus, daughter of the late Harry A. and Kathleen Collins McNabb. Martha is preceded in death by a brother Harry McNabb and sisters Nellie Price and Cora Robinette. She was the Pastor's wife at the Westerville Apostolic Church. Martha is survived by her husband, Pastor William B. Burns; sons, William (Marsha) Cline, Charles (Nancy) Cline and Daniel (Candida) Burns; daughters, Beverlee (Rev. James) Spires and Brenda (Robert) Guisinger; sister, Roberta Cox; grandchildren, William and John Cline, Joshua and Christopher Ford, Noah Spires, Darwin and Jenna Burns, seven great-grandchildren; best friend, Betty Bryan and special friend, Avis Seymour. Memorial service will be Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Westerville Apostolic Church, 5930 Tussic St. Rd. Westerville, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME N.E. CHAPEL, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church Building Fund c/o 5930 Tussic St. Rd., Westerville, OH 43082. The family would like to extend special thanks to Vista Care Hospice and nurse manager Bruce Robinson. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerFamily.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Burns

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Terry & Gigi Williams

October 19, 2007

I knew the Burns Family for many years & remember Martha's special friendship with my mom. We Maxwell kids also had fun playing with their kids. I remember getting special treats at Martha & Bill's home and swimming in their pool one time. My love and sympathy go to all the family!
May God bless you!

Shirley Kotsanos

October 18, 2007

Our Pastor's wife is quite unique, as all can plainly see.
She never sits or stops all day, as long as there should be:
material on sale; a cake to bake' or a meeting to attend;
A stitch to sew; a craft to make; or a 1,2 3 Bend!!

She helps the Pastor, church and family until she is almost beat,
And just as soon as she can do it...her shoes slip off her feet!
She's rather timid and oft times shy...sometimes you really can't tell it.
But when embarrassed her face does reveal, exactly how much she felt it.

She appreciates all her helpers, and she surely tries to show it.
She'll flatter you and praise you to somehow let you know it.
Yet...she doesn't pull her punches, you know exactly where you stand.
When you need to know something better, she supportively takes hold your hand.

She tries to play fair with all...especially the sister saints.
She really tries to stay up with them...cause sometimes she's 'fatty' and sometimes, she ain't!!
Her favorite food is eating. 'specially at the Chinese joint.
But please, don't misunderstand me...
I'm just trying to make a point!

Now, if by chance this ladies name, you haven't quite discerned.
Let me tell you; I've tried to describe, our most honorable, Sister Martha Burns!

Written by Shirley Kotsanos

Frances McNabb-Clausen

October 18, 2007

You have lost a precious wife and a wonderful mother, I have lost my closest and dearest sister-in-law..my heartfelt sympathies to the family, I will keep her in my thoughts and in my prayers. God keep you all in His Hands at this time of sorrow. Lets be thankful that she is now at peace.

MIDGE RAMELLA & JESSE & DONNA CALLOWAY

October 18, 2007

THOUGH WE KNOW THAT THIS LIFE IS NOTHING TO BE COMPARED TO THE GLORY OF HEAVEN, IT IS STILL DIFFICULT TO LET GO OF THOSE WE LOVE! WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS & PRAY THAT OUR PRECIOUS FATHER WILL COMFORT YOU THROUGH THE SAD TIMES.

Paul Maxwell

October 18, 2007

I had known and loved Martha for my entire life.She was one of only a couple of 'non-family' who ever babysat me. I remember one time when i was so very impressed by the sliding glass door on their house. I had never seen one before. My heart and love go to the family and may the Lord be with you and comfort you.

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