Betty Jean Burns

Betty Jean Burns, age 96 of Meadville passed away Monday evening July 29, 2024, in Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown.

She was born in Meadville on April 20, 1928, a daughter of Leonard and Catherine (Prenatt) Conrad.

On October 19, 1946, Betty married Kenneth Burns. He passed away on September 22, 2006.

Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed watching baseball, playing bingo, gardening, and canning. She was a member of Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer.

She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Shartle of Tionesta, PA, Jacqueline Burns of Trinity, NC; a son, Michael Burns and his wife Darlene of Saegertown, PA; two sisters, Janis Manross of Ohio, and Scarlett Stainbrook of Troutman, NC; 12 grandchildren, Brenda, Karen, Brian, Matthew, Valerie, Daniel, Timothy, Colton, Dustin, Terri, Angela, and Bradley; several great and great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Larry Burns, three sisters, Doris Wilkenson, Shirley Feldmiller and Lois Bulger.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 PM at ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Timothy Solomon, pastor of Emmanuel Community Church, officiating.

The burial will be in Greendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com