Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Mettie Burns Obituary
Mettie J. Burns, 69, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis. She was born on March 19, 1956 to Jerry and Marie (Kemp) Watson in Escondido, California.
Mettie owned her own house cleaning business. She was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church and Ingalls Church of God. Mettie loved gospel music and going to church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Mettie is survived by her husband, Sam Burns I; sons, Samuel II (Hilliary), and Chris (Becky); brother, Jerry K. (Jeannie) Watson II; and her 6 grandchildren, Samuel III, Hannah, Nathaniel, Graysen, Amelia, and Thatcher. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and her caregiver and friend, Kathy Clendenen.
In addition to her parents, Mettie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Meade & Mettie Kemp.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with services at 12:00 pm, on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Condolences: www.randallroberts.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1150 Logan Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
People and places connected with Mettie
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Mettie Burns
Tell your own story about Mettie
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Mettie Burns's name
How to support Mettie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mettie Burns's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
