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Rita Faye Burns, 68, of Landrum passed away on May 11, 2026. She was the daughter of the late J.C. Norris and Earline Pace Norris.
She is survived by a daughter Crystal Denton (Jason); a son Justin Burns (Corrie); two brothers Mike Norris (Susan) and Jay Norris (Laura); three sisters Gail Atkins (Wayne), Lisa Good (Dennis), Cindy Yarbrough (Scott); five grandchildren John, Aaden, Amelia, Maggie and Everett.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Clayton and Ellen Pace and Alice Norris; and the father of her children Jerry Burns.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 Monday, May 18, 2026 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at the church at 1:45 pm.
Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
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