Syble Burns

Syble D. Burns, age 71 of Alto, passed away October 28, 2012, at her residence. Born in Hall County, GA on September 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late William and Izora Garner Shockley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Delmus, Eugene, Dennis, Clifford and J.C. Shockley; sisters, Flora Sosebee, Willisee Garrett and Carlene Boggus. Mrs. Burns was a member of Glory Bound Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed the Atlanta Braves and playing video games. Surviving are husband of 44 years, Nelson Burns of Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Lawanda Lynn and Kevin Hulsey of Cohutta, GA and Rhonda and Jason Stamey of Cornelia; adopted son, Glenn Kelley of Clayton; brother, Homer Shockley of Lula; sisters, Betty Savage of Ware Shoals, SC, Aetna Ivester of Clarkesville and Gaynelle Hooper of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Chris Hulsey and Nate Stamey. Funeral services are 11:00 am Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Rev. John DuBois and Rev. Steve Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.