Ruby Virginia Burns 1936-2003 Obituary
Ruby Virginia “Sis” Burns, 67, of Riverton, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at her home.
Mrs. Burns was born January 13, 1935, at Alpine and was the daughter of the late Laura Bennett Grapes.
She is survived by her stepfather, Sam Grapes, of Pendleton Nursing Home.
She had been employed at Connie Sportswear and for 15 years at Hanover Shoe.
She was a member of the Dixie Homemakers and was United Brethren by faith.
On November 22, 1952, she married Charles A. Burns, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. “Chuck” and Debbie Burns and Steven L. and Donna Burns, all of Riverton, and Dale P. and Donna Burns of doe Hill, VA; two sisters, Shirley Harman of Dorcas, and Faith Horan of Winchester, VA; five brothers, Wayne Grapes of Riverton, Harold Grapes of Hagerstown, MD, Raymond Grapes of Pennsylvania, Larry Grapes of Petersburg and Donnie Grapes of Moorefield; and two grandchildren, Sarah Burns and Derek Burns.
She was preceded in death by one son and one brother.
The family received friends 6;00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. today at the Burns family cemetery in Riverton.
Ruby Virginia Burns 1936-2003 Obituary
