Lexie “Tex” Hamilton Burns, age 85 of the Batesville Community, Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on June 12, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Fred A. & Susie Martin Hamilton. Tex spent most of her life working from home and in later years as a cook with the Stovall House Restaurant, and then with Daylight Donut Shop. In her spare time, she loved cooking and drawing pictures. Most of all, Tex enjoyed precious time with her family, especially her kids and grandkids. She was affectionately known as “Nanny.”
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Burns; son, John Burns; daughter, Teresa Dana Burns; infant brother, John Thomas Hamilton; sisters, Ellen Elsen & Helen “Birdie” May.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Cricket & Carl Allen of Cornelia, GA; son, Brent Burns of Clarkesville, GA; grandchildren, Dustin & Brittany Allen; Haley Burns, Xandria Burns, Hannah Burns, Daisy & Alex Dyer; & D.J. Dawson; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Allen & Rubi Dyer; twin sister, Lessie “Tess” Franklin, sister, Dorothy Tart both of Clarkesville, GA; brother, Terrell Hamilton of Clarkesville, GA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Mrs. Burns wishes were to be cremated & no formal services will be held.
An online guest registry is available for the Burns family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
