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“Melissa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers!
Beth Patrick
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“Tanya, Scott, and Melissa: You know I loved your mom as a very dear friend.I remember all the Christmas cards she would to me, and the pictures. She...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: Linda Blackmon - Westwego, LA
“Dear Melissa,
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. I remember Nancy so well during our 'Inspirational...Read More »
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Clyde "Mike" Gibson & Family
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Joan Koonce & Family - AR
“My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Will never forget her as our missionette teacher and all the fun times hanging out at y'all...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Stacey Blackmon Calloway - FL
“I will never forget all the good times at Ms. Nancy's house growing up..... my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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6 of 13 | Posted by: Chris Croley - Chicago, IL
“we hold you safe in our hearts at this time of sadness. janice anderson
canyon springs health & rehab
1401 park ave
dietary department kitchen
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7 of 13 | Posted by: janice anderson - hot springs, AR
“Our heartfelt sympathy to Nancy's family. She was a special person. Love, Sam and Dianne Western
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8 of 13 | Posted by: Sam and Dianne Western - MO
“My sympathy goes out to all the family. Nancy will be missed by everyone. She was a very special friend to me. She helped me through some hard...Read More »
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Charlotte Moye - Flomaton, AL
“Melissa & Tony....you and your family are in our prayers....so sorry for the loss.
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Rick & Melissa Waters - AR
“Our family has warm memories of Nancy as we came to know her through her daughter Melissa and her grandchildren. She was a warm sweet loving and...Read More »
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11 of 13 | Posted by: Diane Hurst - STARKVILLE, MS
“Our deepest sympathy and love...This comes from our whole family (My dad,Bob Burns, brother of Hobson)in Columbus. God bless you all.
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Carolyn Burns Kaye - Columbus, MS
“Our sincerest condolences, the entire staff of Gross Funeral Home.
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Nancy Gail Burns Brake, 70, of Hot Springs, was called to be with her heavenly Lord Monday, August 15, 2011. Born March 12, 1941 in Houston, Texas, she was predeceased by her father, Benjamin Hobson Burns. She was a 1959 High School graduate in Pensacola, Florida and Judson College for Women in Marion, Alabama, with a Speech and English degree. She was past president of the Hot Springs Lioness Club, member of the Forum Club, National Park Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #635, past Noble Grand of Sarah Rebekah Lodge #11, past Royal Matron of Garland Court #21 order of Amaranth. She was a charter member of Alpha Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, served on the Triangle Board of Beta Sigma Phi International and nominated for title of Hot Springs Beta Sigma Phi Citywide Woman of the Year in 2004. She was a past president of the Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary, awarded the 2003 Angel Tree Volunteer award by the Salvation Army and the Salvation Army Citywide Volunteer award. She was awarded the Governor’s Volunteer Excellence award in 2004. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and baptized in the faith. She was a retired owner of Kids Korner Day Care, Hot Springs, a college English teacher, a homemaker, pianist, organist and vocalist.
She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She always gave of herself to others, was loving and compassionate. She loved her grandchildren, they were her life. She lived every day for God.
Survivors include her mother, Bernice Burns-Stivers; her children, Melissa and Tony Burris of Hot Springs, Scott and Amy Brake of Kirksville, Missouri, and Tonya and George Breckenridge of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Bryttani Bartlett, Lyndsi Bartlett, David Bartlett, Jr., Austin Bartlett, Macey Burris, Megan Burris, Bailey Brake, George Breckenridge and Christopher Breckenridge.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday August 19, 2011 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Todd Houck and Brother Rick Funderburk officiating.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Gross Funeral Home.
Special thanks to the staff of National Park Hospital, Odyssey Hospice and Canyon Health and Rehabilitation
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to Hot Springs High School, East Lab Division, 701 Emory Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com
