Franklin News-Herald, Oct 2012:
Grace Sanford Burns, 93, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Lenexa, KS, following a prolonged illness. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Herbert O. and Elizabeth E. Sanford (Hodgson).
She was married July 17, 1943, to James Robert Burns Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1993.
She excelled in academics and playing violin in orchestra. She attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1935, got her bachelor's degree in 1940 from Indiana State Teachers College. She was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served as a former elder and on the board of deacons. She taught at Rocky Grove High School for three years, transferred to Franklin High School where she was recognized for her outstanding ability to teach and mold students' skills in typing and shorthand, retiring in 1981. A scholarship is given in her name to the outstanding student in business subjects at Franklin High School each year. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family with her husband. Together they would enjoy their winter months in Florida. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron in 1965; was a member of the Past Matrons Club, and served many years as a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She moved to Lenexa, KS, in January 2000.
Surviving is a son, Colonel James R. Burns III (Ret.) and wife, Marie, of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Michael Jason Burns of Fort Riley, KS; four greatgrandchildren, Anna and Michael Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Camden and Alexis Burns of Tampa, FL; and a nephew, H. Buzby Kline of Franklin. Deceased is a sister, Margaret Messer in 1996.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Huff Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Jenkins of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Grace Sanford Burns, 93, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Lenexa, KS, following a prolonged illness. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Herbert O. and Elizabeth E. Sanford (Hodgson).
She was married July 17, 1943, to James Robert Burns Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1993.
She excelled in academics and playing violin in orchestra. She attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1935, got her bachelor's degree in 1940 from Indiana State Teachers College. She was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served as a former elder and on the board of deacons. She taught at Rocky Grove High School for three years, transferred to Franklin High School where she was recognized for her outstanding ability to teach and mold students' skills in typing and shorthand, retiring in 1981. A scholarship is given in her name to the outstanding student in business subjects at Franklin High School each year. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family with her husband. Together they would enjoy their winter months in Florida. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron in 1965; was a member of the Past Matrons Club, and served many years as a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She moved to Lenexa, KS, in January 2000.
Surviving is a son, Colonel James R. Burns III (Ret.) and wife, Marie, of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Michael Jason Burns of Fort Riley, KS; four greatgrandchildren, Anna and Michael Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Camden and Alexis Burns of Tampa, FL; and a nephew, H. Buzby Kline of Franklin. Deceased is a sister, Margaret Messer in 1996.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Huff Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Jenkins of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Franklin News-Herald, Oct 2012:
Grace Sanford Burns, 93, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Lenexa, KS, following a prolonged illness. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Herbert O. and Elizabeth E. Sanford (Hodgson).
She was married July 17, 1943, to James Robert Burns Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1993.
She excelled in academics and playing violin in orchestra. She attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1935, got her bachelor's degree in 1940 from Indiana State Teachers College. She was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served as a former elder and on the board of deacons. She taught at Rocky Grove High School for three years, transferred to Franklin High School where she was recognized for her outstanding ability to teach and mold students' skills in typing and shorthand, retiring in 1981. A scholarship is given in her name to the outstanding student in business subjects at Franklin High School each year. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family with her husband. Together they would enjoy their winter months in Florida. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron in 1965; was a member of the Past Matrons Club, and served many years as a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She moved to Lenexa, KS, in January 2000.
Surviving is a son, Colonel James R. Burns III (Ret.) and wife, Marie, of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Michael Jason Burns of Fort Riley, KS; four greatgrandchildren, Anna and Michael Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Camden and Alexis Burns of Tampa, FL; and a nephew, H. Buzby Kline of Franklin. Deceased is a sister, Margaret Messer in 1996.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Huff Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Jenkins of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Grace Sanford Burns, 93, formerly of Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Lenexa, KS, following a prolonged illness. Born Nov. 9, 1918, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Herbert O. and Elizabeth E. Sanford (Hodgson).
She was married July 17, 1943, to James Robert Burns Jr., who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1993.
She excelled in academics and playing violin in orchestra. She attended local schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1935, got her bachelor's degree in 1940 from Indiana State Teachers College. She was a 50-year member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served as a former elder and on the board of deacons. She taught at Rocky Grove High School for three years, transferred to Franklin High School where she was recognized for her outstanding ability to teach and mold students' skills in typing and shorthand, retiring in 1981. A scholarship is given in her name to the outstanding student in business subjects at Franklin High School each year. She was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and family with her husband. Together they would enjoy their winter months in Florida. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron in 1965; was a member of the Past Matrons Club, and served many years as a mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She moved to Lenexa, KS, in January 2000.
Surviving is a son, Colonel James R. Burns III (Ret.) and wife, Marie, of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Michael Jason Burns of Fort Riley, KS; four greatgrandchildren, Anna and Michael Stankiewicz of Olathe, KS, and Camden and Alexis Burns of Tampa, FL; and a nephew, H. Buzby Kline of Franklin. Deceased is a sister, Margaret Messer in 1996.
Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Huff Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Jenkins of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
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