Doretha Ernestine Burns Obituary
In loving memory of Doretha Ernestine Burns (Brentwood, Maryland), born in Ridgeway, Virginia, who departed this world on October 21, 2024 at the age of 83. Doretha Ernestine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Smith and Dorothy Smith; her brothers, Clifford and Clauszell; her husband John W. Burns; and her great grandchild Shaniya Patterson.
She is survived by: her brother Conrad; her sisters-in-law, Ann Smith, Bernice Smith, Margaret B. Smith, Carolyn Burns, Sarah Burns and Mattie Burns; her children, Sheri L. Burns and John W. Burns, Jr. (Kristy); her grandchildren, Norman A Barrett Jr., Natasha A. Barrett, Keona Johnson, John Burns III and Jamaris Burns; and her great grandchildren, Makayla Johnson and Dasia Watson.
