Evelyn J. Burns, 93, of South Daytona, FL, passed away on June 28, 2020. She was born in Daytona Beach, FL on June 2, 1927 to Lillie and Gordon Holmes. In 1936, at the age of 9, Evelyn joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. She later joined the Ormond Beach Union Church.
On Jan 18, 1943, Evelyn married her beloved husband, Rufus James Burns. He preceded her in death, along with her parents, oldest brother, and older and younger sister. Evelyn is survived by her devoted children, Gordon Burns of Ormond Beach, James Burns of Ormond Beach, and Alicia Hutchinson of South Daytona; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; younger brother, David Holmes of New Baltimore, MI; and 8 nieces and nephews in MI and 2 in Edgewater, FL.
Evelyn loved spending time with her family; and especially when she was able to take her children camping and fishing when they were young. She loved to cook, craft, garden, go to yard sales, and care for others. She was such a giving person and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She regularly volunteered with her sister at The Bargain House at her church. She loved fried chicken and fried shrimp, and never turned down cookies and ice cream.
When it was time for Evelyn to enter Halifax Hospice, she was treated with gentle kindness and the most excellent care. The nurses took care of her like she was their own mother and cannot be thanked enough.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12pm at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL, with viewing the hour prior.
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