September
29,
1935
29,
1935
January
15,
2021
15,
2021
Blanche Evelyn Davis Burns, age 85 of Demorest, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.
Born on September 29, 1935, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Mary Elizabeth Blair Davis. She was formerly employed with Yonah Realty and was a member of Independent Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and loved her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Burns; brothers, Jr. Davis and Wade Davis; sisters, Lucille Martin and Brenda Thurmond.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry Lee and Frances Burns of Mt. Airy; daughter, Sandra Diane Whitmire of Demorest; grandchildren, Angela Tench (Randy), Tonya Parson (Lee) and Samantha Dills (Allen); five great grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Davis and Ray Davis both of Demorest; sisters, Vernia Burns and Geneva Gosnell both of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Alvin Burns and Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday, at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Born on September 29, 1935, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Mary Elizabeth Blair Davis. She was formerly employed with Yonah Realty and was a member of Independent Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing and loved her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Burns; brothers, Jr. Davis and Wade Davis; sisters, Lucille Martin and Brenda Thurmond.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry Lee and Frances Burns of Mt. Airy; daughter, Sandra Diane Whitmire of Demorest; grandchildren, Angela Tench (Randy), Tonya Parson (Lee) and Samantha Dills (Allen); five great grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Davis and Ray Davis both of Demorest; sisters, Vernia Burns and Geneva Gosnell both of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are 2 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Alvin Burns and Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday, at the funeral home.
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
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