Doris M. Burns Obituary
The passing of Doris M. Burns of Pittsgrove, New Jersey occurred on August 31, 2026. Doris, born on October 7, 1931, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris M. Burns to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Berry Reaves and Effie C. Hodge; her former husband Sam Burns, Sr.; her sons, Michael Barrett and Sam Burns, Jr.; her siblings, Joseph and Laura Jane; her son-in-law Dwayne Coleman; her granddaughter Audrey Barrett; and her nephews, James Johnson and Duane Banks.
She is survived by: her children, Tommy Barrett of Toms River, Kenneth Barrett of Vineland, Frederick Barrett of Pittsgrove, Patricia Reaves-Walker and Deborah Barrett (Coleman) of Vineland; her siblings, C. L. Reaves of New Brunswick, Robert Reaves of Bridgeton and Cammie L. Johnson of Vineland; and her goddaughter Michelle. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Friendship Baptist Church (1201 Gershal Ave, Elmer, NJ 08360). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Fordville Memorial Park (680 Fordville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302).
