Erin Burns

Erin Michelle Burns, daughter of Darrell DeVenney and Patricia Pittman, was born March 16, 1981 in Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life, surrounded by her family, Saturday, December 10, 2016 in University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, at the age of thirty-five years, eight months, and twenty-four days. On September 24, 2000, Erin was united in marriage to Tommy Burns and together they have shared the last sixteen years. Erin was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, George and Betty Jones; paternal grandparents Russell and Mildred DeVenney; and a brother Brian Eugene DeVenney. Erin is survived by her husband, Tommy, of the home; her mother, Patricia Pittman and husband John, of Camdenton, Missouri; her father, Darrell DeVenney and wife Vicki, of Clever, Missouri; her sisters, Brandi Boak and husband Steve, of Camdenton, Missouri, and Stacy Silverwood and husband Ryan, of Hallsville, Missouri; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Kim Burns, of Camdenton, Missouri; a half brother, Corey DeVenney and wife Karen, of Clever, Missouri; a step-sister, Lisa Thomasson and husband Kyle, of Springfield, Missouri; her nieces and nephews, Jessica and Hannah Boak, Mason, Ryley, Jodie, and Faith Silverwood, Jacob, Brayden, and Reagan Burns, and Mackenzie and Hanna Moore; two brothers-in-law, Jimmie Burns and Jeff Burns; and a sister-in-law, Laura Burns; many aunts and uncles, as well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends. Erin was a lifelong resident of the Camdenton area. She was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the Class of 1999, where she was a cheerleader and was very active in FFA. She had worked as a manager of GAP and later was an assistant manager with Save-A-Lot Grocery Store in Camdenton. Erin had made a profession of faith in Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church whenever possible. Erin enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, camping, and floating with her family and friends and spoiling her beagle, Sarah. She loved life and never met a stranger. Erin had a smile that would light up a room and she loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Erin was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories she has created for her family and many dear friends.