Barbara A. Burns, 61, of North Port, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, FL.
Barb was born February 22, 1951 in Rochester, Michigan and moved to North Port in 1999 from there. Barb was a wonderful woman who did so much for the community. She worked at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for many years. She was a member of American Legion, Elks of Port Charlotte, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #66 in Port Charlotte. She was a magnificent wife, mother, sister and grandmother and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Joseph J. Burns; 3 sons, Richard Mandley and John Mandley of both of Shelby Twp, MI and Donald Stewart of North Port, FL, 2 daughters, Kathryn Brock of Howell, MI and Theresa Gennette of North Port, FL; a sister, Elaine Nailler of Ft. Myers, FL; 2 brothers, James Vukovich of Lennox Township, MI and Michael Vukovich of Shelby Township, MI and 5 grandchildren, Donovan, Flavia, Alison, Lily and Angela.
Visitation will be held 12:00PM-2:00PM and 4:00PM-6:00PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at 6:00PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL.
Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.