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Ruby Burns Obituary
Mrs. Ruby (Newsome) Burns, age 83, of Highview returned to her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2018. Mrs. Burns was a homemaker and a charter member of Meadow Hill Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School there for 55 years. Among those that preceded her in death include her parents, William and Martha (Tackett) Newsome; son, Jerry Burns; twin sister, Ruth Crowe; sisters, Hazel Hughes and Lettie Gibson; and brother, Sam Newsome. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 62 years, Donald Burns; children, Steve Burns and Tony Burns (Dalvonne); and grandchildren, Sean, Elizabeth, Kaylee and Trevor.
Funeral service will be conducted at noon on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Highway at Brooks Road) with interment in Brookland Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on Wednesday from 2-8 pm and Thursday from 10 am until time of service at the funeral home. Family video on www.subfuneralhome.com
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Susan
February 7, 2018
My heartfelt condolences for the Burns family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jennifer Jones
February 5, 2018
Wayne and I are so sorry to hear about Ruby she was a special person who will be missed.Don we are praying for the family. Love Wayne and Jennifer
Shirley and Jerry McGee
February 4, 2018
So sorry to read about Ruby, we have fond memories of Bunko, and Meadow Hill. God be with you all during your lost.
February 3, 2018
Donald and the children I'm offering my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God sustain the family and give you strength at this most difficult time. Phil. 4:13For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.
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