Rita Ferne Burns Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Ferne Burns of Cole Camp, Missouri, who departed this world on July 26, 2025 at the age of 82. Rita Ferne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Ferne Burns to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Harrison and Gracie Thelma Hix (Wingard). She is survived by: her daughters, Joy Duffe of Warsaw and Gena Strathman (Darryl) of Sedalia; her grandchildren, Dara Lynn Zeier (Bill) and Taylor Renee Slayden (Brad); her great grandchildren, Elijah, Bo Strathman and Adalyn Craft; her husband William; her foster daughter Diane; her son Rocky; her siblings, Russell, Ralph, James, Rosalie, Ruth, Ruby and Rena; and also, Furlon Burnett, Wilma Hazel, Betty Powers and Kyle Burnett.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (1110 W Butterfield Trail, Cole Camp, MO 65325). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In honor of her faith and giving heart, the family suggests memorial donations to the First Baptist Church in care of the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp.
