Jackie Burns

Jackie Burns

On the afternoon of Aug. 9, 2022, Jackie Burns arrived at her heavenly home. She was 75 years old. 

She was born on Oct. 5, 1946, in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Rollie and Edna Davis Hill. 

She married Marshall Burns on Feb. 20, 1965, at Camp Ground Church. He survives.

She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Anna since March 23, 1980. She served on fellowship, nursery and decorating committees of the church. She worked for many years as a beautician alongside her best friend, Brenda Day. 

Survivors include her children, Sheila Burns and Wade (Beth) Burns; three grandchildren, Colby (Sarah), Trey and Dalton; three great-grandchildren, Baya, Elly and Aubrey; siblings Debra, David, Rolla and Todd; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Caleb; three brothers, Roger, Jeff and Rob; a sister, Linda; and a nephew, Jeremy.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Crain Funeral Home in Anna, with Pastor Les Sinks and Pete Vinson officiating. Inurnment followed the service at McGinnis Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to McGinnis Cemetery or to Camp Ground Church.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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