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Official Obituary of

Alice Lorene Burns

May 12, 2020

Alice Burns Obituary

Mrs. Alice Lorene (Melton) Burns of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2020, at the Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, Kentucky having attained the age of 88 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was born in Burkesville, Kentucky on Thursday, January 28, 1932, the daughter of Marvin L. and Cora (Pryor) Melton. She was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Millard "Mose" Burns, whom she wed on Monday, May 22, 1950, grandson, Justin Allen Burns, sisters, Weltha Flynn, Isabell Reynolds, Aliene Ferguson, Nell Melton. She is survived by her children, Otis "Odie" (and Shirley) Burns of Burkesville, Kentucky, Tim (and Regina) Burns of Burkesville, Kentucky, Chris (and Karen) Burns of Burkesville, Kentucky, brother, Roy "Shorty" Melton of Bloomington, Indiana, grandchildren, Jeff (and Michelle) Burns, James (and Kim) Burns, Nancy (and Clinton) Smith, Patricia (and Adam) Tittle, Tyler (and Stephanie) Burns, Aaron Burns, Jaden Burns, Kolton Burns, several great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren. As ordered by the Governor of Kentucky, and in accordance with the CDC guidelines, all services were private, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bro. Bobby Withers and Bro. Todd Bryant officiated. Casket bearers were Buddy Wray, Tim Burns, Odie Burns, Roger Kennedy, David King, Chris Burns, Jaden Burns, Dwight Burns. Burial was in the Rose of Sharon Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Norris-New Funeral Home was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. We encourage you to leave the family a condolence on our website CLICK ON THE BUTTON SEND CONDOLENCES.

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