Ruth Burns' Obituary
Ruth Burns, 65, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1:00 PM at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Columbia. Visitation will be held from 12-1 PM at the church on Saturday.
Ruth Burns was born July 29, 1957, in St. Louis, MO to Babe Ruth and Blanche Burns.
She graduated from Central High School in 1975. She began her career at the Internal Revenue Service in 1981. from which she retired after 31 years of service in 2012. She was an avid reader, and lover of cartoons, true crime television shows, crocheting. and cooking. Above all, Ruth was devoted to her family.
Ruth passed away on September 19, 2022, with her children at her side. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Kristopher; and sister, Adrienne.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Kimberly and Jalissa: 3 sons, Erik. Jamie, and Jamar; 8 grandchildren; 5 brothers; a host of nieces and nephews, whom she loved as her own; and family and friends she cherished.
May she be remembered for her love, wisdom, and strength.
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