B.Jo Burns

B. Jo Burns Age: 64 A resident of Vienna, Illinois Passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012, at 7:40 AM at the Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. B. Jo was born April 6, 1948 in Carbondale, Illinois. She was the daughter of J.T. “Tommy” Turner and Loreva Fontaine (Love) Turner. Survivors include: Her 3 Daughters - Tricia Shelton, and her husband Mike, of Goreville, IL Trina Harner, and her husband Darren, of Tunnel Hill, IL Tammy Weis, and her husband Bryan, of Omaha, NB 6 Grandchildren - Darrick Harner, Madison Harner, Sydney Shelton, Logan Shelton, Tyler Weis, and Kylie Jo Weis A Sister - Nicki Holloman of Vienna, IL Nephews - Heath Holloman and Amy Holloman Blaine & Tiffany Holloman Great Niece & Nephews – Shaela Mae Holloman, Cayden Holloman, Seth Holloman, & Gabriel Holloman A Cousin – Victor Turner of Carterville, IL B. Jo was preceded in death by her parents. B. Jo was a member of the Vienna High School class of 1966. She was also a graduate of Draughon’s Business College. B. Jo was employed by the Johnson County Housing Authority from 1980 – 2004, and had served as the public Housing manager. B. Jo was a dedicated member of the Vienna First Baptist Church and attended as long as her health permitted her to do so. She taught in the church youth department for over 25 years. B. Jo had a deep love for and provided support and encouragement for many area youth and teenagers. She also had a deep love of music and was a member and vocalist of the church choir for many years. B. Jo loved the ocean and watching dolphins. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the mystery novels of Dean Koontz and the inspiration works of Max Lucado. More recently, B. Jo had developed an interest in the television programs “American Idol” and “House.” A Celebration of B. Jo’s life will be conducted Wednesday evening, May 16, 2012, at 7 PM at the Vienna First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 PM – 7 PM Wednesday at the church. A private committal service will be held at the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vienna First Baptist Church, PO Box 727, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447.

B.Jo Burns

April 6, 1948 - May 12, 2012