Jessie K. Burns, 87

January 03, 2015

Jessie K. Burns, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Conestoga View on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
She was the wife of the late Robert S. Burns, who passed away in 1961. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Martha S. Conrad Krentz.

A lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Jessie had sung in the church choir, taught Sunday School and was a youth advisor. She had also served at the church secretary for 24 years.

Her life was centered around her children, her grandchildren, and her church. She also enjoyed playing cards in her card club.

Jessie is survived by her children: Cynthia B. married to Bruce Larison of West Chester, Diane M. Burns of Lancaster, Phillip A. married to Kim Burns of Manheim, Susan B. married to Jennings Foultz of Millersville, and Thomas R. married to Chen Burns of Lancaster; her 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Jane Manley.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 5, 2015 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Friends will be received again on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 9:30-10:30AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Funeral Service to follow at 10:30AM. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to Redeemer Lutheran Church at the above address.