Born in Scranton, S.C. on Feb. 17, 1926 to the late Norman Thomas Welch and Ada Mae Cain Welch, she was preceded in death by husband, Lon (Bud) Burns, Sr. and son, William S. Burns.
Era is survived by her sons, Lon (Patricia) Burns, Jr. of Savannah, GA and Robert (Beth) Burns of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Era was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and the Green Hills Y.M.C.A.
A gathering of family and friends for Era will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204, followed by a funeral service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the BURNS family.