Marion Evelyn

Burns

Marion Evelyn Burns, 77, of Blanchard, died Sunday, October 14, 2018, in Oklahoma City. The daughter of Jefferson Davis Erwin and Billie Maxine (Davis) Hays, she was born May 13, 1941, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Marion married Calvin Eugene "Gene" Burns on July 4, 1958, in Blanchard, Oklahoma. In her younger years, she worked as a dental assistant. Marion was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Blanchard. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, working in her flowerbeds, and playing bridge and other card games. Marion loved a good bargain and spent countless hours shopping, looking for antiques, and going to garage sales. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Elaine; and two brothers, Jeffrey and Billy.

Marion is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gene Burns of Blanchard; two sons, Eddie Burns and wife, Rosa, of Roland, and Kerry Burns of Cumming, Georgia; five grandchildren, Jennifer Shields and husband, Bart, of Yukon, Jon Burns and wife, Mary, of Blanchard, Bailey Hughey of Roland, Madison Land of Cumming, Georgia, and Chance Burns of Cumming, Georgia; five great grandchildren, Logan, Sydney, Haley, Leah, and Landon; three brothers, Ashbie, Jerry, and Randy; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 18, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.