Frances "Jane" Rhodes Burns

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Julia Rhodes of Mayfield, KY; her brother, Frank Rhodes, Jr. of Brentwood, TN; and her grandson, Matt Burns of White House, TN.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Martin J. Burns; six children, Rhodes (Georgeana), Tim of Bahama, NC, Stephen, MJ Vosburg (Joel) of Crested Butte, CO, Frank (Debie Robbins), and Jane Wisialowski (Todd) of Old Saybrook, CT; seven grandchildren, Michael Burns, Ashley Burns, Chris Burns, Zach Vosburg, Emma Vosburg, Kyle Wisialowski, and Peter Wisialowski; two great-grandsons, Lockelyn Burns-Brocker and Bryceson Burns; and brother, John Rhodes of Newport, KY.

Visitation is at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville from 4 to 7pm on Friday, September 26th and from 10am until the Funeral on Saturday at 11 am, with Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by Most. Rev. David Choby, Bishop of Nashville. Interment at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the service. Friends are invited to join the family afterward at the Clubhouse at The Cloister at St. Henry for food and celebration.

Jane leaves a strong legacy of generous love and service to her friends, community, and especially her family. After graduating from George Peabody College with a teaching degree in Home Economics, she married Martin in 1952 and taught basic skills to children with special needs in Maury County as she started her family, and later taught Home Economics at St. Bernard Academy. Jane's legendary skills in the kitchen and on the sewing machine were central to home life, and dinners nearly always included neighbors, friends, and extended family who gathered around the large table where there was always room for one more.

Jane's strong faith shared with Martin touched every facet of her life. Married at St. Mary's, she and Martin were members of St. Katherine's, St. Edwards, Christ the King, and the Cathedral, as well as founding members of the Community of Christian Unity Catholic parishes. Jane sacrificed to send all six of her children to Catholic schools, and headed Home and School Associations at St. Bernard's, Christ the King and Father Ryan.

A life of love given through service to others sustained Jane through a difficult, long illness. She always managed to show gratitude to her caregivers. Jane's family notes with special appreciation the loving care given Jane by Dr. Tracy Doering and DeDe Hockett.

Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice or your favorite charity.

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