Ruth Burns

Ruth Burns

OBITUARY
HICKORY GROVE
Ruth Maggie Elizabeth Lanier Burns, 94 passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, peacefully with her family at her bedside after a brief illness. Ruth lived all of her life in Hickory Grove, SC. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She married Lawrence Allen Burns in 1938 and early in their life together they were involved in establishing the Hickory Grove Church of God and were part of the original twelve charter members. Ruth served in numerous roles in the early days of the church and was the last remaining charter member.
Ruth started her career in the health field in 1965 at Divine Saviour Hospital. Later on she served numerous families and their loved ones in the greater York and Western York County providing in-home care. Her greatest enjoyment was serving others in need and she continued to provide in-home care until her retirement at age 85.
Ruth enjoyed the outdoors and growing fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. She was known for her ‘green thumb’ and continued to have a vegetable garden despite her failing eyesight with the help of her oldest son. She was an extraordinary role model for her children and grandchildren. Her strong sense of faith resonated throughout her life. Even with failed eyesight she continued to be courageous and remained independent in her own home until her recent illness.
Ruth was born on July 7, 1921 to Eddie Edwin and Fannie Jackson Lanier of Hickory Grove, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lawrence, sister’s Eunice Brakefield, Reola Grant, and Ruby Horne; a brother, David Lanier, a grandchild and a great grandchild.
She is survived by her children, Harold L Burns, Hickory Grove, Palmer A. Burns, Seneca, SC, and Kay B. Hull (Steve) of Rock Hill, SC, grandchildren, Angela B. Broome (Keith), York, SC, Mike A. Burns (Margaret); John C. Burns (Wendy) of Hickory Grove; Robbie A. Burns, Concord, NC, April B. Miller (Dale) Clover, SC; Jessica B. Broome, Martin, GA; Ian M. Hull, Huntersville, NC, and Cameron B Hull, Rock Hill; Thirteen great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Sisters Sarah L. Burns, Lenoir City, TN, Margaret Fowler, Gaffney, SC and Carole Ramsey, York, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at Agape Post Acute Care and her private caregivers.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Hickory Grove Church of God with the Rev. Mike Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 5 -7 PM at Bratton Funeral Home in York.
Memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Church of God, PO Box 65, Hickory Grove, SC 29717.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Burns family.