Mrs. Bettie Burns died at the home of her son J. A. burns April 29,
1921. She had been failing in health for several years. Her condition
became serious two weeks ago when she was stricken with paralysis. All
that loving hands and medical aid could do was rendered her, but of no
avail.
Berttie [sic] Robins was born in Vinton Co., Ohio Jan. 12, 1846. At the
age of 12 years she moved with her parents to Decatur Co., Iowa where
she grew to woman-hood. She became the wife of John D. Burns Dec 3
1871. To this union six children were born J. A., James E., and
Henniretta J. Burns, Florence J. Barger, Willard W. and John D. Burns,
all living. She is also survived by eight grand-children and one
brother of Antlers, Oklahoma.
Her husband preceeded her to eternal rest, on Jan. 22, 1912. She and
her companion had for 30 years been members of the M. E. Church of
Benton, Iowa. With her companion she moved from Decatur to Ringold
County, Iowa, where a home was gained and a family reared. They later
moved to Bates Co., Missouri where another home was made. From there
they moved to Bailey County Texas. The poor health of her companion
drew them to Siloam Springs, Ark. where he departed from her. She has
of late made her home with her daughter living in Texas until she made
this her final visit with her son and family. The body was taken
Saturday evening to Siloam Spring, Arkansas where it was laid to rest
in the Oak Hill cemetery, beside that of her husband and companion.
Contributed by Beverly
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Obituary
of Bettie (Robbins) BURNS
Mrs. Bettie Burns died at the home of her son J. A. burns April 29,
1921. She had been failing in health for several years. Her condition
became serious two weeks ago when she was stricken with paralysis. All
that loving hands and medical aid could do was rendered her, but of no
avail.