Lucy was born to John and Edna Rick Madden on February 19, 1932, in Houston, Texas. She graduated from St. Agnes High School and married the love of her life, John Patrick Burns, on June 6, 1953. They were happily married for 55 years. John and Lucy were members of St. Cecilia Catholic Church where Lucy was a member of the Women’s Club. She was also very active in her children’s schools, serving on the board of Mt. Carmel High School Mother’s Club and on the board of St. Thomas High School Mother’s Club. She was a very proud member of the Charity Guild of Catholic Women where she held numerous board positions and was honored as an Emeritus Member in 2019.
Lucy’s magnetic personality made her a friend to all she met. Her enthusiasm and zest for life created stories that could fill volumes. The laughs and adventures shared by her family and friends will be treasured souvenirs from a life well lived. She was a passionate bridge player and never passed up an opportunity to play. She thoroughly enjoyed all the ladies in her various Bridge Clubs. She loved to travel, read, sew and most importantly to her, be available to help anyone in need. She was a very giving, thoughtful person and was always ready with her bright smile and words of encouragement. Lucy was beautiful inside and out with a strong faith that carried her through good times and bad.
Lucy is preceded in death by her husband, John P. Burns; her sons, Marty Burns and TJ Burns; her parents, John and Edna Madden; her sisters, Mary Weber, Ann Landmesser and Alice Lossen; her brother, Bill Madden. She is survived by her children, Anne Burns Herod and husband Mark, Tim Burns, Tom Burns and wife Sue. She was a loving Mimi to Clint and Lindsey Herod, Clayton and Ashley Herod, Amy Herod, Heather Burns, John and Riley Burns, Joe and Kaylie Burns, Kasey and Travis Fink, Rachel Burns, Lauren Burns, Thomas Burns, Annie and Devon Narvaez, Davis Burns and Nicholas Burns; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Edna and Paul Berres, Bertha Hutcheson, John and Rita Madden, Joe and Jeannine Madden and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Living Waters Hospice for their wisdom and guidance during Mom’s final weeks. Their help was invaluable.
We are extremely grateful for the love, devotion and unfailing care that Mom received from her long time friend and caregiver, Janie Reagan. We simply could not have had anyone better taking care of our mother. Our gratitude also to Linda Hernandez for her wonderful care and the kind and compassionate caregivers from Brookdale at Home.
Friends are cordially invited to share remembrances and visit with the family from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 27th, in the chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway in Houston.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 28th, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 11720 Joan of Arc in Houston.
As this is a true Celebration of Life, please wear bright colors as a reflection of Lucy’s vivacious personality!
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at the adjacent Community Center.
The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions be directed to the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, 1203 Lovett, Houston, TX 77006
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