Nelson Burns Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Nelson Burns of Alto, Georgia, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nelson Burns to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Burns and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Phillips Burns; his wife Syble Shockley Burns; and his siblings, LeRoy Burns, Oscar Burns, Wilson Burns, Frances Wade, Nancy Cunningham, Vernie Johnson and Eunice Shirley.
He is survived by: his daughters, LaWanda (Kevin Hulsey) and Rhonda (Jason Stamey); his grandchildren, Chris Hulsey and Nate Stamey; his great grandchildren, Penelope Hulsey and Izzy Hulsey; and his sister Minnie Lee Burns of Carnesville. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 1st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home (175 VFW Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Chapel (175 VFW Rd, Cornelia, GA 30531).
