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Blanche Evelyn Davis Burns

Obituary Date: Friday, January 15, 2021
Blanche Evelyn Davis Burns, age 85 of Demorest, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.
Born on September 29, 1935, in Demorest, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Mary Elizabeth Blair Davis.  She was formerly employed with Yonah Realty and was a member of Independent Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing and loved her family and friends.  
 
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Burns; brothers, Jr. Davis and Wade Davis; sisters, Lucille Martin and Brenda Thurmond.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry Lee and Frances Burns of Mt. Airy; daughter, Sandra Diane Whitmire of Demorest; grandchildren, Angela Tench (Randy), Tonya Parson (Lee) and Samantha Dills (Allen); five great grandchildren; brothers, Lloyd Davis and Ray Davis both of Demorest; sisters, Vernia Burns and Geneva Gosnell both of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
 
Funeral services are 2 pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Alvin Burns and Rev. Ray Davis officiating.  Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Monday, at the funeral home.
 
Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.
 
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
 
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Funeral Date
01/19/2021 at 2:00PM
Funeral Home
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home
Phone
706-778-8668
Address
175 VFW Post Rd, PO Box 725, Cornelia 30531
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