of Marion, AR
May 9, 1925 - May 14, 2023
Jean Griffith Burns
1925-2023
We sadly lost a pillar of our community on Sunday, May 14, 2023, when she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family.
Jean was born in Eaton, CO May 9, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Griffith, then moved to Arkansas with her family as a young child. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in West Memphis, active contributor to society, an avid dancer and organizer of many large family gatherings.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Peggy Parise (John) of Marion, AR; her son, Rudy Burns (Angi) of Fayetteville, AR; a sister, Geneva Hopkins of Ozark, MO; 2 brothers, Aubrey Griffith of West Memphis, AR and Donnie Griffith (Kathy) of Melbourne, AR; 9 grandchildren, Ryan and Carl Singleton, Jennifer Phillips, Martin and David White, Kacey Bates, Makayla Maturo, Megan Mitrani and Mallory Loesch; several great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Burns; her parents, Walter and Patty Griffith; two sons, David and Robert Singleton; two sisters, Thelma James and Mickey Marshall and 4 brothers, Raymond, Clyde, Malcolm and Jimmy Griffith.
Memorials can be made at Dierksen Hospice.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707351000.
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19 Condolence(s)
Alisa Criner
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Rudy,
Sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
GloriaRazorHardin
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Mrs.Burns was a great woman. She was the cafeteria manager for years at Earle School,she always was nice and friendly. Helpful to anyone. My prayers and condolences to the family.
GloruaRazorHardin
Jim Bond
Friday, May 19, 2023
It’s so sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was always so involved in all aspects of community activities. She will certainly be missed.
Elinor Wood Edwards
Friday, May 19, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this
Randy Marotti
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Peggy and Rudy, my condolences to you both. Your precious mother was a remarkable woman. Stylish and yet so down to earth. A trip back home from Tumbling Shoals with her one afternoon was priceless. She, in the back seat sat foward, head resting in hand and told me stories from going to work during WWII to the 1st thing she's going to do when she gets to Heaven. Best show ever with no interupting commercials. Wouldn't have traded it for the world; not to mention the short time we had in the waiting room of a Drs office once. One busy, looked up to, very respected and well loved Woman to be praised! Arrivederci Jean Burns! Randy Marotti
Terry Green
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Jean was a role-model for all women! She was a vibrant, encouraging, caring person and had many accomplishments, including dancing! Her life was an encouragement to all women! ♥ She will be greatly missed.
Nemi Matthews Sr
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Mrs. Burns was a great lady and will be greatly missed
Cindy & Dean Ryan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Burns passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family. She was a fine lady that I know will be missed by many !
Mary Frances Crosthwait
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I first met Jean when I worked with her at Earle Jr. High. She was always so much fun and full of energy! I often asked her how she had so much energy. She loved her family and organized gatherings for them and yes was involved in many activities in town. I loved hearing about her life in the war years. I will miss her.
Charlotte Turner Lawson
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Peggy your Mom was a sweetheart. I remember when I worked at Regions bank in West Memphis and she would come thru the drive-thru & we would have the best visiting & talking about Earle. Please accept my condolences.
EllenCato
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Oh My.
Your lovely Jean Griffith, Singleton , burns was such a great lady with a constant smile
I loved her.
Larry Nowlin
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
I worked with Jean for a lot of years. She made my job as a rookie principal so much easier. Jean was a good friend and great woman. Rudy, our prayers are with you and your family.
Annette Smith Tharp
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Patsy so sorry to hear of your aunts passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rhonda T Medley
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
R.I.P. Ms. Jean. I know you danced all the way into heaven.
Sonia Stayton
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Your family is in our prayers. May the love of God comfort all effected my Jeans passing.
Martha Burch & Sonia Stayton
Clyde Goodbar
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Rudy,
So sorry for your loss of your mother. God bless.
Prayers for your family
Margie McCain
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
I always adored Jean. She was such a nice lady and always so kind! We have lost someone very special!
Delores Wheeless
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
I’m sorry to read Ms. Jean passed away. I met her in 2005 when my late mother joined “The Red Hats.†It was always a pleasure to visit with her. She had so much knowledge & I enjoyed listening to her share the stories. She will be missed, I’m so glad I met that beautiful woman. My prayers are with the family & friends.
Roger Atkins
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Peggy and Rudy your mother was a very special lady and she will be missed. My mother and dad enjoyed going out to dinner with her and Rudolph frequently and playing cards. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. Roger