Thelma Burns

Hatmaker Funeral Home
503 S. Main Street
Lake City, TN 37769
(865)426-2158

Thelma Goans Burns, age 69 of Lake City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born May 24, 1944 in Stainsville, TN to the late Elmer Lee and Dorothy Phillips Goans. Thelma enjoyed cooking, bowling, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: brother, Columbus Goans; sisters, Pearl Goans and Margie Seiber; and father-in-law and mother-in-law William F. and Fannie Lewis Burns.

Survivors:
Husband of 53 Years Jerry Burns Lake City, TN

Children Wayne Burns and wife, Stacy Fargo, ND
Robin Phillips and husband, Howard Oakland, TN
Wil Burns and wife, Cindy Littleton, CO

Grandchildren Stephany Burns
Jana Mitchell
Sheridan, Dalton, Carson, Easton and Rory Burns

Brothers Johnny Goans and wife, Mary Helen Briceville, TN
Paul Goans and wife, Linda Ewing, VA
Steve Goans and wife, Pam Clinton, TN
Rev. Joe Goans and wife, Debbie Briceville, TN
Terry Goans Charleston, SC

Sisters Gail Martin and husband, Mike Caryville, TN
Loretta Vineyard and husband, Jerry Lenior City, TN

Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends


Visitation: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2014 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Brackin officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at the Indian Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Briceville on Sunday, March 9, 2014 for a 2:00 PM interment.

You can also view Thelma's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.