Rita Burns Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Burns of Landrum, South Carolina, who passed away on May 11, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Burns to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, J. C. Norris and Earline Pace Norris; her grandparents, Clayton, Ellen Pace and Alice Norris; and the father of her children Jerry Burns.
She is survived by: her children, Crystal Denton (Jason) and Justin Burns (Corrie); her siblings, Mike Norris (Susan), Jay Norris (Laura), Gail Atkins (Wayne), Lisa Good (Dennis) and Cindy Yarbrough (Scott); and her grandchildren, John, Aaden, Amelia, Maggie and Everett.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church (368 Hickory Grove Church Rd, Columbus, NC 28722). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 1:45 PM at the same location.