Mary M. Burns Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary M. Burns of Benton, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 25, 2025 at the age of 87. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Keith Moore and Cordelia Snapp Moore; her husband Roy Elmer "Dick" Burns; her siblings, Charles Moore and Ann Moore Nelson; her brother-in-law James Nelson; and her son-in-law Larry Jenkins.
She is survived by: her daughters, Darla Jenkins of Delano, Rhonda Morgan (Darrell) and Joda Clark (Greg) of Cleveland; her grandchildren, Nathan Morgan, Emily Morgan, Caroline Clark and Natalie Clark; and her sister-in-law Paula Moore.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Higgins Funeral Home of Benton (6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 2:15 PM at the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (953 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, the Gideons International, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at http://www.higginsfuneral.com.