of Flippin, AR
January 31, 1944 - June 7, 2023
Annis K. Burns passed on from this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law while holding the hands of her granddaughters.
Annis was born on January 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Ann Pugh. Her older brother, Bob, and younger sister, Beth, were her lifelong confidants even as they lived hundreds of miles apart.
In 1976, she married her soulmate and life partner, Timothy Burns and resided together in Clifton, Arizona. Tim would later adopt her two sons as his own in 1981.
In 1980, the Burns family moved to Yellville, Arkansas where both boys graduated high school. Tim and Annis then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1987 to follow Tim's career as an ironworker. There together, they built a beautiful house and a home with their own hands. They raised horses, dogs, cats, and chickens, as well as a garden and orchard.
Annis held several roles throughout her career - bookkeeper, receptionist, clerk, babysitter - until both she and Tim retired. After living on their small ranch in Albuquerque for 17 years, they moved back to Flippin, Arkansas in 2004 to be closer to their family.
Annis and Tim were the embodiment of happily ever after. Together, they shared a life full of experiences. Raised horses and cows, enjoyed fishing, gardening, bird watching, traveling, reading, and even bee-keeping. Annis was an artist and could do almost anything including pottery and ceramics, jewelry-making, painting, sketching, cooking, and more.
Words can't convey all that she was to those who loved her. She was a light to all she encountered, and she never knew a stranger. She radiated warmth, love, and compassion in everything she did. Her sons and grandchildren were the joys of her life and are her legacy.
Annis is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Sam) Peeples, sons: Erick (Nora) and Scott (Paula), five grandchildren: Kayla (Eric) Stafford, Christa Burns, Stephanie (Jake) Burns, Devin Burns, and Jacob Burns, four great-grandchildren: Brailey and Owen Pearce, Lily Stafford, and Easton Burns, nieces and nephews; and her two beloved dogs.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ann, brother Bob, and husband Tim.
She will be laid to rest with her husband.
Arrangements by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville are private.
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19 Condolence(s)
Angela Hollaman
Sunday, June 18, 2023
I am so sad to hear of this my thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I feel very blessed to have been able to meet this wonderful lady. I had some good times talking with her. She was indeed awesome.
Elizabeth Nelsen
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Annis, my Dear friend,
Great memories shared, of school ,games and dances. Talking on the phone for hours and saying nothing. Walking a mile from North High just to buy a " Slushie " or to stop in the candy store . Being thrown out of a particular lady's store for our non stop laughing. Growing up, marriage and babies.
Your beautiful mom's Apple dumplings and cute little sister " Bethie". I won't say, " Good Bye", but , "until then" . We go from life to Life and I will meet up with you again, my beautiful friend,
Love you,
Elizabeth
Steven Schmidt
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Mothers are very special and are the ones who mold boys into good men. Sorry for your loss. I lost mine while in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. Prayers and blessings my brother.
Austin Z Young III
Sunday, June 11, 2023
I know you will be happy to see her in Heaven when the good Lord's ready to join you once again
Rebecca (Becky) Lamb
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Our hearts goes out to family. Loss is so difficult .
Dee Williams
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Scott.......I am so very sorry to hear that your mother has passed. Please know you and your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only HE can.
Buddy Rodgers
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have lots of memories of my youth with her, she will be missed
Carl and Sheila Ramey
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Erick, Scott and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
TonyPotochnik
Friday, June 9, 2023
So sorry, Erick. Not easy losing your Mom.
Sandra Johnson
Friday, June 9, 2023
So sorry, prayers you and your families.ðŸ™
BJ and Donna Randolph
Friday, June 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss , prayers for the family !
Steve Martin
Friday, June 9, 2023
Prayers and hugs to the family. Sorry for your loss.....
Jeff Haynes
Friday, June 9, 2023
Scott/Paula: Our prayers are with you, and we're here for you, as you already know. Sad for all of us, but what a day for Tim! Hallalluahh!! Finally, back together, and now in that 1950s something big Rodeo in the sky. Winning the buckle and with the best looking girl in the crowd by his side! Hang in there and please ask us for anything we can help with.
Sandi and Greg Fuller
Friday, June 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Many prayers coming for you and your family.
Vicki Roberts
Friday, June 9, 2023
ERIC, AND FAMILY; MY SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. PLACE YOUR FAITH IN HIM ANDHEWILL DELIVER.
Devin Burns
Friday, June 9, 2023
Love you gramma
Jeff Bradley
Friday, June 9, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your entire family…
Beth and Sam Peeples
Friday, June 9, 2023
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Friday, June 9, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family