Obituary of Ella M. Burns

Ella Maxine (Cole) Burns, 98, born at Montauk, Missouri on July 17, 1916 to Jasper and Effie Cole, passed away February 1, 2015 in Sullivan, Missouri. She was preceded in life by her husband, Charles Burns; her parents; two sisters, Lorene Johnston and Molly Tomson; and a brother, Sam Cole. She has one living sister, Irene Wilson of Salem, Missouri; seven children, June Hinson of Rolla, Mo, Vida Burns of Licking, MO, Polly Jones of St. Clair, MO, Sue Jost of Bourbon, MO, Sandra Hoover of Columbia City, IN, Carl Burns of Union, MO and Ellen Smith of Ocala, FL; sixteen grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren along with many friends and loved ones. She was active in her church. Her hobbies included quilting, fishing and her flower garden. She resided in her home until June 17, 2013.