Shirley Burns, 65, El Dorado Springs, passed away on Feb. 28, 2003. She was born in Stockton on Jan. 4, 1938, the daughter of Buddy Paul and Rachael Pace Bough. Shirley was united in marriage to Clarance J. Burns on July 8, 1954. Clarance preceded her in death on July 23, 2002.
Shirley had worked at the Shirt Factory in El Dorado Springs for many years. She loved to do crafts and especially quilting and sewing. Her family was always very important to her. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church at Cedar Springs.
Besides her husband, Shirley was also preceded in death by her son, Jody Burns, in 1969. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Burns - El Dorado Springs, and Jamie Clif Burns - San Antonio, TX; her mother, Rachael Bough - Wichita, KS; two sisters, Judy Garrett and Eunice Susan Bough; four brothers - Jack Bough, Richard Bough, Mike Bough and Doug Bough; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday morning, March 4, at the Hackleman Chapel with Bro. Everett Smith officiating. Musical selections were provided by Faith Trussell. Interment was in the Clintonville Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Doug Bough, Raymond Swindle, Steve Hofer, Everett Smith, Gene Hoover and Paul Miller.