Obit of Mary Elizabeth Burns (b652) - Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Wanda Purcell 30 Aug 2001 Return to Roger Mills Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/rogermills/rogermills.html ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Surnames: Burns, McColgin, Lovett, DeBerry Mary Elizabeth Burns was born March 8, 1912 in Rankin, OK to Amelia Elizabeth and Grant McColgin. She passed away August 22, 2001 at her home near Reydon, Ok at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 14 days. She grew up in the Rankin community, south of present day Reydon. Mary graduated from Rankin High School in 1928 and later enrolled at Oklahoma City University. She returned to Roger Mills County where she trained as a Nurse with Dr. Cary. She was married to Leonard Burns at her parent's home in Rankin, OK on December 17, 1930. Leonard and Mary made their home in the Reydon/Rankin community all of their married life except for a few years when they farmed near Clinton< OK and also lived a shor time in Colorado. Mary exhibited a genuine interest in the people of the community and had a deep love for her family. Mary joined the Reydon United Methodist Church at the age of 11. She continued to be very active in the Church, where she served in numerous positions, and she was also a member of the UMW. At the time of her death she was serving on the finance committee and on the pastor-parish relations committee. She was also an active member of the Reydon Unit of the United Methodist Women. Throughout her entire life, Mary placed strong emphasis on her faith, her family and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons, Donald Wayne and James Dan Burns, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Reydon United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Services were held August 25, 2001 at 10:30 AM at Reydon Community Building, officiated by Rev. Lynn Brack. Burial was held at White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Survivors include: her husband of 70 years, Leonard Burns of Reydon, OK; one daughtger and son-in-law, Kay and Tom Lovett of Oklahoma City, OK; one son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Elenita of Agency, MO; two daughters-in-law, Roberta Burns of Guthrie, OK and Martha Burns of Oklahoma City, OK; five grandchildren, Lisa, Bryan, Greg, Todd and Kerri; six great grandchildren, Bryson, Genifer, Collin, Blaine, Anna and Cali; one sister, Octavia DeBerry of Tempe, AZ one brother, Franklin McColgin and wife, Betty Lou of Bridgewater, CT; many nieces and nephews; hosts of realtives and friends. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Roger Mills Archives http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/rogermills/rogermills.html