Mildred Elisabeth Burns

Mildred Elisabeth Burns, aged 95, passed away peacefully in Troy, TX on November 15, 2024. Born on June 18, 1929 to Thorkel and Andrea Helgesen in Brooklyn, NY, she lived most of her life in Warwick, NY before moving to be closer to family members in Troy, TX. She lived a life marked by devotion to God and to her family.

Mildred was predeceased by her beloved husband, James C. Burns, Jr.; her son, James C. Burns, III; brothers, Thorkel G. Helgesen and Andrew Helgesen; and sister, Thelma Tobiassen. She leaves behind a loving family, including her children Andrea E. Hamling (Craig), Daniel A. Burns (Susan), Janet D. Flood (John), Alice M. Sobiech (Leon), and Timothy H. Burns (Tracey), 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A former member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Warwick, NY, Mildred was involved on many committees and was a Sunday School teacher. She dedicated many years to the Boy Scout Troop 38 in Warwick, serving on the Troop Committee. Mildred was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

Memorial gifts can be made to the Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation at www.nsf.dav.org, select MENU then Ways to Give.

Visitation will be held in Temple, Texas from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. A visitation will be held in Warick, New York from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A funeral service is scheduled at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 95 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY, with interment to follow at Warwick Cemetery.