Obituaries

Viola Burns

Viola Walker Burns, 84, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church where she had worked with the WMU and vacation Bible schools. Throughout her life she volunteered many hours at nursing homes and helping the sick. She was also an avid quilter. She was predeceased by her parents, Horace and Carrie Walker; husband, Paul Burns Sr.; son, Paul "Tubby" Burns, Jr.; sisters, Juanita, Lula and Willie; and brother, Tom Gibson. Survivors include her granddaughters, Keyana Burns, of Ooltewah and Ashley (Adam) Foust, of Birchwood; great-grandchildren, Kayden and Hailee Foust; daughters-in-law, Vickie Burns, of Ooltewah; special niece, Janet Hughes, of Harrison; niece, Barbara Garcia, of California; and several other nieces and nephews. The Rev. Mack Arnold will conduct the graveside service at 2:30 p.m. today, April 22, in Sylar Cemetery in Ooltewah. Special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga. Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com. Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Crematory, Crox family owned and operated.

Published April 22, 2014

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