Jocelyn “Jo” Burns
Jocelyn “Jo” Burns, 81, of Bridge City, passed away on May 31, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Charles Miller. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Born in Fisher, Louisiana, on September 13, 1934, she was the daughter of Andrew McInnis and LaNell (May) McInnis. Jo was a teacher at Hatton Elementary for thirty years. She was also a member of First Assembly of God in Groves. Jo loved quilting, reading, and camping. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Neil Burns; her parents; and her brother, Hoyt Chance.
She is survived by her children, Michael Howard Burns, Sr. and wife, Reyna, of Port Neches, Mark N. Burns and wife, Ann, of League City, and Marie Burns, of Bridge City; her grandchildren, Michael Burns, Jr., Matthew Burns, Mindi Burns, Sunni Farren and husband, Josh; her great-grandchild, Audrick Farren; her brother, Jerry McInnis and wife, Sheila, of Bridge City; many cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her special friend, Jacob Monceaux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Burns, Michael Burns, Jr., Jacob Monceaux, Bo McInnis, Jude Lemoine, and Troy Kidder.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bridge City Library at 101 Parkside Dr., Bridge City, TX 77611.
Condolences
Lucille Rowzee Williams
June 7, 2016
Jocelyn was my best friend at Leesville High School. I tried to stay in touch but she did not respond the past few years. I spent many nights at her home & loved Mr. & Mrs. McInnis. Remarkable lady.
Sally R. Montague
June 6, 2016
So very sorry to hear about the passing of my teacher friend, Jo Burns. My sympathy and prayers are offered to her family during this difficult time.
Bradley Achord
June 3, 2016
Deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for you Mike, and for all your family. May God ease your pain of loss. I'm so sorry bud.
Bradley Achord
Holli Palmer
June 2, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Jo was my fourth grade teacher at Hatton Elementary in 1970. She was so amazing - and was forever after my favorite teacher. I talked with her a couple of times over the years and she never changed. She was loving, caring, and one of the most genuine people I ever knew. She will be missed. Holli Palmer
Delene Allen
June 2, 2016
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eugene & Delene Allen
Claybar Funeral Home
June 2, 2016
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Kim Bradley Leblanc
June 1, 2016
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious mom. Please know that Sterling and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Friends always, Kim Bradley LeBlanc
Janis Holt
June 1, 2016
Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God will send His Comforter to surround you and give you peace.
Janis & Alton Holt
Leslia Hawthorne
June 1, 2016
My parents Les and Tommie Ross lived next door to the "Burns" and we loved them both so very very much! So sorry to read about this but I know that heaven is rejoicing! My prayers to the family. Leslia Ross Hawthorne