Jerri Anita Burns, 65, of Whitesburg, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  She was born July 29, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia, the daughter of the late Jerry Kenneth “Ken” Hopson and Sara Ellen Morrow Hopson.

Jerri spent most of her career in administration and worked for various companies, including Playtex and Eckerd. In her younger years, she enjoyed numerous sports, including softball and basketball. More recently, she found peace and enjoyment in her long daily walks. Jerri will be remembered as a loyal wife, devoted mother, and loving grandmother. She will be genuinely missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Jon Melvin Burns; children, Justin Holloway, Jordan (Rudy) Norton, Nicholas Burns, and Alexandra (Ashton) Wood; grandchildren, Cadence Holloway, Paisley Holloway, Holly Davis, Hayden Davis, Lane Norton, Kylin Wood, Ella Wood, Albie Wood, and Luke Turner; sister, Sally (Kevin) Benson; and brother, Jake (Deena) Hopson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Hopson.

A memorial service will be held from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with Minister Allen Howard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until the hour of service.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.