Betty Merritt Burns Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Merritt Burns (Natchez, Mississippi), born in Clayton, Louisiana, who passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Merritt Burns to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Harry Merritt and Versa Cloy Merritt; her husband Frederick Conner Burns; her stepmother Anna Simmons Merritt; and her siblings, Charles Harry Merritt, Jr. and Ruth Morris.

She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Burns (Glenda), Connie Logan, Emmett Burns (Teresa), Bridget Dutt and Fred Burns; her brothers, Jake Merritt (Jerita) and Ronnie Merritt (Lottie); her granddaughter Bridget Burns; and her great grandchildren, Alexis Pannell (Stefan Wilson), Carter Burns, Logan Taylor, Ava, Hudson Burns, Thomas and Caroline McKnight.