Frances Pauline
Burns


January 31, 1927 - June 17, 2021

Frances “Pauline” Burns, age 94, of Florence, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Visitation will be Sunday June 20, from 12:00 until 1:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. The service will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel with Pastor Bill Hubbell officiating. Burial will be at Tri-Cities Memorial. Pallbearers are Jody Creasy, Mac Burns, Cody Burns, Johnny Wilkes, Tom Krieger, Adam Holland.

Pauline was a member of Center Star United Methodist Church. As long as Pauline was young enough she loved to work in her flower gardens, cook lunch every Sunday for the whole family, but her favorite hobbies were fishing, watching Alabama football and playing rook. Pauline loved her family. She had 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great- great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Burns, son John Steven Burns and his wife Elizabeth Smith Burns, parents, John & Elizabeth Vaughn, granddaughter Emily Burns, grandson Ken Irons, daughter-in-law  Marie Wilson Burns, 7 brother & sisters.

Survivors are her children, Benny Burns (Linda), Deborah Creasy (David), Frances Irons (Carl); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

We send our love and thanks to the Mitchell Hollingsworth’s Rehab staff.

You may sign the guest register at wfunerals.com



Visitation-Sunday

June 20, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Visitation-Sunday

Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA

June 20, 2021 12:00 pm

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Service-Sunday

June 20, 2021
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Service-Sunday

Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA

June 20, 2021 1:00 pm

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Burial-Sunday

June 20, 2021
2:00 pm

Burial-Sunday

Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence Boulevard, Florence, AL, USA

June 20, 2021 2:00 pm

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13 Comments on “Frances Pauline Burns”

  1. So many fond memories of my family and yours when we were young. Those times are unreplaceable. Hope you find peace in all the memories. She cut the cast off my leg so I could play with everyone. She was the best.🌈❤️

  2. To the family of Pauline,

    Richard & I send you our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother!

    Benny, your mom was such a pretty lady. We are very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and Linda. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻💐💕

  3. Guy and I are so very sorry for your loss. Though we didn’t know her personally, we see the joy and love she imparted to her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. What a wonderful, long life she enjoyed !

  4. Our hearts are saddened and our love and prayers are with each of you. Aunt Pauline was always one of my favorites and I always thought she was so beautiful and loved her very much. Blessings, Buddy and Rosie Broadfoot

    1. Thank you Rosie! We are saddened by the sudden loss of Tina’s husband this week. I know she is devastated!

  5. We are thinking of your family at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. She was our sweet neighbor. Sending prayers.

  6. So sorry for your loss. We bought the house you grew up in from your mom and dad in 1991. We love this place so much. Your mom was such a sweetheart. She came to see the house not long after we bought it and loved what we had done with the place.

  7. We are so sad to hear the news! Our family has the A frame house near her house and even though we didn’t know her well your family was a joy to have as neighbors! May God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
    Tracy Hendrix Wayland
    Bob Hendrix

  8. I am so sorry for your loss. Pauline was a sweet, kindhearted woman who did her best to make me feel comfortable when I was a guest in her home. She loved and treasured her children and family. I will always remember her fondly.

  9. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you in the passing of Pauline. She was a person that was easy to like and we enjoyed the friendship with her from years gone by. May God’s Richest Blessings e with you in this time of sorrow.

    Jack & Janet Harrison
    Central Heights

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