Helen Marie Nelson Burns

Helen Marie Nelson Burns, age 98 of Maryville passed away June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born June 15, 1922 in Maryville. The daughter of William Warren Nelson and Nellie Frances Farr Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Burns; sisters, Geri Shamblin, Lillian Hurst; brother, Howard (Doby) Nelson; sister-in-law, Penny Nelson; brothers-in-law, Crowder Shamblin and Sim Hurst. She was employed at T.C. Drake Auto Parts for 30 years. She was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her nieces, Becky Deck, Sharon Holder, Janet Holbert and Penny Bailey; nephews, Bob Hurst, Jim Nelson and Steve Nelson; best friend and caregiver, Dorothy Jenkins; caregivers, Doris Collins and Jennifer Evans. A special thanks to the caregivers for all your help and thoughtfulness.

Family and friends will meet for a service at Grandview Pavillion on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bob Hurst officiating.

Memorials can be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Alcoa.