Jo Ellen Cairns Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 16, 2026, at the age of 77, Jo Ellen Cairns of Decatur, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ellen Cairns to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred L. Burkett and Mary J. Burkett. She is survived by: her fiancé Phil Tucker; her son Bill Pierce (Sarah) of Benton, AR; her siblings, Andy Burkett (Anne) of Edwardsville, IL and Judy Burkett of Decatur, IL; her grandchildren, Ryan Pierce (Susannah) of Macon and Aaron Pierce (Taylor) of Shelbyville, IL; her fiancé's daughter Dana Robnett (Jon); Lauryn, Tucker and Kate Robnett. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Club in Decatur, IL, American Lung Association, or donor's choice.