Georgia Lee Kerns Burton

Georgia Lee Kerns Burton, 83 of Ripley went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2013 following a short illness. She was born March 16, 1930 at Sandyville a daughter of the late Ace and Verna Snyder Kerns. She was a Christian by faith and was a loving mother and grandmother. She came from a very close family and loved spending time with all of them. She retired from Hercules Corporation in Delaware and came home to be closer to her family. One of her favorite things to do was cook for her loved ones along with quilting. She loved to crochet and made many beautiful things for all of her family members over the years. She was most famous for her dish cloths. She had a wonderful heart and would do anything for anyone. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children Michael (Patricia) Anderson of Stafford, VA, Dennis Anderson of Newark, DE., and Shirley Allen of Ripley; her grandchildren Stacey Anderson, Brian Allen, John Anderson, Cindy and Todd Blackburn and Seth Zlinski; her pride and joy was her great grandchildren Ethan Anderson, Lexie Anderson and Emily Blackburn; her loving and devoted sisters and brothers Una Belle (Bill) Waskey, Mary Casto, Phyllis Grady, Ruth Kerns, Dorothy (Paul) Pyle, Joyce Coon, Clayton (Patsy) Kerns, John (Linda) Kerns and Don (Nellie) Snyder. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She also loved and adored two great nieces, Britney and Holly George and her niece who helped her with church, Sharon Adkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Junior Kerns and two grandsons Christopher Anderson and Eric Allen. Funeral Service will be 1 pm Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Ripley Baptist Temple with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery on Joes Run, Sandyville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 pm Wednesday at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley and one hour prior to the service at the Church. Service: Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:00 pm Ripley Baptist Temple Ripley, WV Visitation: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Waybright Funeral Home